2018 Nierstein PETTENTHAL Riesling Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken Versteigerung Klaus Peter Keller, Rheinhessen

Mosel Fine Wines: The 2018er Niersteiner Pettenthal Riesling Trocken GG is still quite under the impact of its spontaneous fermentation and recent bottling, as it first only shows some smoky scents of bacon and whipped almond cream. It is only after some extensive airing that the wine reveals its subtle complexity but also its ripeness as scents of yellow fruits, pear, apple, malt, apple, lime, and mint emerge from the glass. It proves quite energetic and straight on the palate, and leaves a beautiful herbal and zesty feel in the very long and spicy finish. This gorgeous dry Riesling is still a baby, and will need quite some aging before true greatness. 2028-2048