Weingut Spanier-Gillot

2022 Kühling-Gillot Pettenthal GG

VDP. Grosse Lage Rheinhessen
Riesling
White wine

Pettenthal is our first historic site on the Roter Hang, situated at an elevation of 90 – 170 meters. With gradients measuring up to 70%, it is the steepest parcel in all of Rheinhessen. The soils on this Grosse Lage site comprise red clay slate and sandstone through the steep face and clay and loam on the flatter section. The higher the site, the more barren the soils, forcing the vines to dig deeper. Pettenthal’s ancient band of stone emerges at the surface in our parcels. With a minimal humus layer, the grapes here are rooted especially deep in the stone. Hints of stone take center stage, second only to the unmistakable Rotliegend notes in which it grows, as well as the distinctive spice of pepper and dried herbs. Pettenthal delivers incredible tension on the palate, energy and momentum, as it crescendos toward a powerful, driving bass on the finish. Timeless grandeur and elegance.