Winemaker Karsten Peter from Gut Hermannsberg, with Dr. Christine Dinse and Jens Reidel.
Picture: Gut Hermannsberg
When it comes to perfect Riesling, sunlight, leaves, and soil all play a role. The Hermannsberg winery seems to have done a lot of right things: the result is an excellent Riesling series.
A generationIn recent years, when it comes to the origin of the best vintage wines in Germany, Nach has been mentioned frequently at home and abroad. Especially Riesling plays an important role between Bingen and Mengzingen. However, winemakers are currently fighting powdery mildew, which can affect the rapid growth of vines due to permanent moisture and warm temperatures.
However, in the end, it is often the seemingly indomitable summer sun that causes the problem, which actually burns the berries of the grape: if not directly because the leaves of the grape area are removed too eagerly, then indirectly through the ground, especially steep On the ground, the top position of the stone is reminiscent of a hot stove. Therefore, proper leaf management is more important than ever, because it is essential to shade the grapes for a clear, cool, and elegant Riesling style, and the Nahe region is a model for this region. However, at the same time, the design of the leaves must provide adequate ventilation, because moisture can cause rot, which is known to be the biggest enemy of fruits.
