The results of the Feinschmecker Riesling Cup 2025 - Germany’s Best Dry Rieslings - were released in the January 2025 by Der Feinschmecker, Germany's leading gourmet journal.
Platz 1: 2023 Untertürkheimer Gips Marienglas® Großes Gewächs
Weingut: Aldinger, Württemberg
Beschreibung:
Hansjörg und Matthias Aldinger vergären ihre Rieslinge mit wilden Hefen
im großen Holzfass, um eine komplexe Struktur zu schaffen. Das Bouquet
erinnert an Knallerbsen, am Gaumen finden sich feiner Gerbstoff,
Zitronenzeste und Aprikosen. Ein radikales Trinkvergnügen.
Preis:€38
Website:weingut-aldinger.de
Pictures: Gert Aldinger, Weingut Aldinger, Karl Eugen Erbgraf zu Neipperg, Weingut Des Grafen Neipperg and Annette Schiller See: 2017 VDP Trade Fair Weinbörse - Vintage 2016 - in Mainz: Schiller’s Report
Pictures: Hansjörg and Matthias Aldinger with Christian Schiller. See: Germany’s Best Winemakers and Wines – Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland 2018 Awards: The Award Ceremony in Mainz, GermanyPicture: Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Aldinger in Fellbach (Stuttgart), with Matthias Aldinger - Germany-East Tour 2018 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Art, Culture, History - Berlin, Saale-Unstrut, Sachsen, Württemberg, Franken
Platz 2: 2023 Trittenheimer Apotheke Großes Gewächs
Weingut: Grans-Fassian, Mosel
Beschreibung:
Mit 13 Generationen Erfahrung liefert das Weingut Zitrusnoten,
Limettensaft und Orangenschale. Am Gaumen verbinden sich Restsüße und
agile Säure zu einem bissfesten Mundgefühl.
Preis:€35
Website:grans-fassian.de
Platz 3: 2023 Nackenheimer Rothenberg Großes Gewächs
Weingut: Gunderloch, Rheinhessen
Beschreibung:
Ein Avantgarde-Wein, geprägt von Kräutern und Gestein, mit Noten von
Estragon, Hopfen und Haselnüssen. Ein markanter Charakter für Kenner.
Preis:€49
Website:gunderloch.de
Picture: Presenting the Wurzelwerk Project in Washington DC, USA - Johannes Hasselbach, Molly Sweeny, Alwin Jurtschitsch, Max von Kunow and Annette Schiller (Ombiasy PR and WineTours)
Picture: Annette Schiller, Max von Kunow, Johannes Hasselbach, Alwin Jurtschitsch and Christian G.E. Schiller at BToo in Washington DC. See: Weingut Gunderloch – The New Generation: Owner Johannes Hasselbach in Washington DC, US
Platz 4: 2023 Dörrenbacher Springberg Erste Lage
Weingut: Jülg, Pfalz
Beschreibung: Fruchtige und würzige Noten von Zitronenschale, Pfirsich und Tee harmonieren perfekt. Ein eleganter, trinkanimierender Wein.
Preis:€27
Website:weingut-juelg.de
See: Weingut Jülg (VDP): Lunch in the Wine Tavern with Karin and Werner Jülg and Tasting in the Vineyard with Johannes Jülg - Germany-South and
Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours
See: Winemaker Dinner with Friedrich Jülg, Weingut Jülg, Pfalz, Germany, at Evo Bistro in McLean, Washington DC, USA
Platz 5: 2023 Klamm in der Rossel Großes Gewächs
Weingut: Gut Hermannsberg, Nahe
Beschreibung:
Ein Wein mit intensivem Säurespiel und Noten von Zitronenschale und
Pflaumen. Kraftvoll und temperamentvoll, bleibt lange im Gedächtnis.
Preis:€65
Website:gut-hermannsberg.de
Picture: Tour and Tasting at Weingut Gut Hermannsberg in Niederhausen, Nahe – Germany-North Tour by ombiasy WineTours (2015)
Platz 6: 2023 Trittenheimer Apotheke Alte Reben
Weingut: Franz-Josef Eifel, Mosel
Beschreibung:
Aprikosen und confierte Zitronenschale dominieren, während eine
lebendige Säure Balance schafft. Ein zeitloser, überzeugender
Rieslingstil.
Preis:€22
Website:fjeifel.de
Platz 7: 2023 Centgrafenberg Großes Gewächs
Weingut: Rudolf Fürst, Franken
Beschreibung: Helltönige Zitrusaromen und Kräuterwürze mit Zitronen- und Mirabellenfrucht. Ein vibrierender Nachhall sorgt für Komplexität.
Preis:€59
Website:rudolf-fuerst.de
Pictures: Winemaker Dinner with Sebastian Fürst, Weingut Fürst, Franken, at Schaumahl, Offenbach/ Frankfurt, 16 Points Gault Millau, Germany
Pictures: Dinner with Sebastian Fürst and Julian Huber. See: Winemaker Dinner with Chef/ King of Spices Ingo Holland and Sebastian Fürst (Weingut Rudolf Fürst, Franken), Julian Huber (Weingut Bernhard Huber, Baden) and Jérôme Legras (Champagne Legras & Haas)
Pictures: Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting (from Barrel and from Bottle) at Weingut Rudolf Fürst, Franken, with Sebastian Fürst - Germany-East Tour 2018 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Art, Culture, History - Berlin, Saale-Unstrut, Sachsen, Württemberg, Franken
Platz 8: 2023 Wisselbrunnen Großes Gewächs
Weingut: Josef Spreitzer, Rheingau
Beschreibung: Fruchtig und leicht mit Noten von grünem Apfel, Limettenzeste und Maracuja. Ein klassischer, fruchtbetonter Riesling.
Preis:€34
Website:weingut-spreitzer.de
Platz 9: 2023 Kirschgarten Großes Gewächs
Weingut: Philipp Kuhn, Pfalz
Beschreibung: Ausgewogene Balance aus Frucht und Würze. Ein harmonischer Wein mit hohem Qualitätsanspruch.
Preis:€42
Website:weinshop-philipp-kuhn.de
Platz 10: 2023 Julius-Echter-Berg Erste Lage
Weingut: Hans Wirsching, Franken
Beschreibung: Aprikosen, Pfirsich und Mirabellen prägen diesen Klassiker mit akzentuierter Frucht. Seit Jahrzehnten ein Spitzensegment-Wein.
Preis:€15,50
Website:wirsching.de
Platz 11: 2023 Niederberg Helden Großes Gewächs
Weingut: Schloss Lieser – Thomas Haag, Mosel
Beschreibung: Dominante gelbe Fruchtnoten wie Passionsfrucht und Birne, ergänzt durch facettenreiche Nuancen. Ein harmonischer Riesling.
Preis:€39
Website:weingut-schloss-lieser.de
Picture: Thomas Haag, Weingut Schloss Lieser, and Christian Schiller in Mainz. See: Thomas Haag, Weingut Schloss Lieser, Germany’s Winemaker of the Year, Gault Millau WeinGuide Deutschland 2015
Picture: Annette Schiller, Thomas Haag with his Son (Weingut Schloss Lieser) and Stephen Bitterolf at the 2017 Rieslingfeier in NYC. See: The Annual "Slaughterhouse" Riesling Feast in New York: Rieslingfeier 2017, USA
Platz 12: 2023 Kinheimer Rosenberg
Weingut: Dr. Loosen, Mosel
Beschreibung: Verspielte Restsüße mit komplexen Fruchtnoten wie Apfelblüte und Aprikosen. Ein charmanter und hochkomplexer Wein.
Preis:€22
Website:drloosen.com
Pictures: Tasting at Weingut Dr. Loosen in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Ernie Loosen- Germany-North Tour 2019 by ombiasy WineTours: Quintessential Riesling
Platz 13: 2023 Kreuznacher Paradies
Weingut: Korrell, Nahe
Beschreibung: Feine gelbe Früchte und herbe Würze verbinden sich zu einem vitalen, dicht gewobenen Abgang.
Preis:€32
Website:korrell.com
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