Allendorf Riesling Trocken VDP Gutswein is the hallmark of Weingut Allendorf and demonstrates the tautness and minerality of a Rheingau Riesling. What does VDP Gutswein mean? This is the basic classification within the VDP structure, where the wine comes from the estate's own vineyards and meets strict quality guidelines. This dry Riesling combines crisp acidity with ripe fruit and forms the solid foundation of the house's range.
With 12.15% alcohol and a distinctly fresh style, this wine positions itself as a classic, dry Rheingau Riesling.
The grapes come from the Rheingau, one of Germany's most renowned Riesling regions.
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Rheingau : historic top region for Riesling along the Rhine.
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Southern slopes : optimal sun exposure for full ripening.
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Estate-owned vineyards : control over quality and selection.
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Soil diversity : contributes to depth and versatility in the wine.
The combination of sunny slopes and cool influences from the Rhine ensures a balance between ripeness and tension.
The wine is made according to the Allendorf family's quality philosophy, with a focus on purity and freshness.
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Riesling as a single varietal : full focus on grape expression.
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Dry style : crisp acidity with bright fruit expression.
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Screw cap : preserves freshness and aromatic precision.
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Vegan certified : produced without animal fining agents.
The style is focused on pure fruit expression and mineral tension.
Riesling – Rheingau
Riesling is known for its high natural acidity and aromatic precision, which provides freshness, minerality and ageing potential.
Weingut Allendorf was founded in 1773 by Philipp Anton Allendorf and remains family-owned. With approximately 75 hectares, it is the largest family-owned winery in the Rheingau. The wines are exported worldwide, and the estate employs a team of around 100 people in the vineyard and cellar. The focus is on quality from its own vineyards and a distinct regional signature.
