Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Grosse Gewächs Trocken
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The vineyard Bernkasteler Doctor vines grow on very steep South pointing Devon slate soil in the picturesque Moselle valley.
- Due to the steepness of the vineyard, manual labor is necessary all year round from the cultivation of the vines to harvest.
- Trocken is a German classification that indicates a wine that is dry.
- Grown on old (60-90 years) and partly non-grafted rootstocks.
Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling
Elaboration: The grapes are hand harvested and the wine aged in stainless steel. The wine is spontaneously fermented and aged in old wooden barrels (1000 litres).
Tasting Notes: Aromas of stone fruits, citrus and a smoky minerality underline the clear, filigree finish.
PRESS
2018 – 92 James Suckling | 91 Vinous
2021 – 94 James Suckling
2022 – 97 James Suckling | 93 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Thanisch family has cultivated wine since the year 1636 and can look back on a history covering almost 400 years. Today the estate is run as a family business in the 11th generation, of which the last four generations were women. The first woman leading the estate was Katharina Thanisch, who was one of the VDP founding members in 1910. Today the estate is managed by Sofia Thanisch. The label is a very Classic Art Nouveau Etiquette from 1901 and depicts the estate, the town of Bernkastel and the Doctor vineyard in the background.