Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach Riesling trocken 202

Appellation: Rheingau, Germany

Grape Variety: 100% Riesling

Vintage: 2022

Style: Dry (Trocken)

Alcohol: ~12–12.5% (typical for the cuvée)

Visual

Pale straw with green reflections. Bright and crystalline, with medium viscosity and fine, slow-forming tears indicating balanced alcohol and extract.

Nose

Precise and lifted. Aromas of green apple, white peach, and lime zest lead, followed by subtle notes of vineyard herbs, crushed slate, and a faint floral nuance (acacia blossom). With aeration, a delicate hint of wet stone and citrus pith emerges, underscoring its Rheingau typicity.

Palate

Dry and linear, driven by vibrant acidity. The attack is crisp, with flavors of Granny Smith apple, lemon peel, and underripe apricot. A saline-mineral backbone provides structure and tension. The mid-palate remains focused and taut rather than expansive, reflecting the cooler expression of the 2022 growing season. The finish is clean, mouthwatering, and moderately persistent, marked by citrus oil and a stony echo.

Structure & Balance

Medium-bodied with high, well-integrated acidity. The wine shows excellent balance between fruit purity and mineral precision. No overt sweetness; residual sugar is minimal, allowing terroir expression to dominate.

Food Pairing

• Fresh oysters or crudo

• Wiener Schnitzel with lemon

• Sushi and sashimi

• Goat cheese or young pecorino

• Lightly spiced Asian cuisine

Aging Potential

Drink now for its freshness and aromatic clarity, or cellar 5–8 years to develop tertiary notes of petrol, honeycomb, and dried citrus peel.

Overall Assessment:

A classical Rheingau Riesling trocken: incisive, mineral-driven, and gastronomically versatile. It emphasizes clarity, precision, and terroir over opulence—an elegant benchmark example of dry German Riesling from a historic estate. PM 90