Dr. Burklin-Wolf Wachenheimer Riesling “R” Trocken 2020 750ml

The 2020 Wachenheim R Riesling trocken opens with a deep, clear, intense and complex, lemony and saline bouquet that indicates first maturity. Full-bodied, tight and intense on the palate, this is a juicy and saline Riesling that is quite powerful and tannic and fruitier, rounder and juicier than the 2023 Wachenheimer Riesling. This is still young and asking for patience. 12% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted at the domaine in January 2025.

• Country: Germany
• Region: Pfalz
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany’s ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very ‘terroir expressive’ varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of ‘fine’ white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.