Bockenau Stromberg Riesling dry GG

Wet stones, asphalt after summer rain, pome fruit, citrus — precise, deep steep-slope Riesling.

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Bockenau Stromberg Riesling dry GG

Pure slate, no compromise: The Bockenau Stromberg is one of the most precise wines from the Nahe winery Schäfer-Fröhlich — a Riesling that does not explain its origin, but shows it.

Tim Fröhlich manages the steep slopes around Bockenau in the northern Nahe Valley with a consistency known in the German top class. The Stromberg is one of the cooler, wind-exposed sites of the estate — gray slate, lean soil, long growing season. The result: wines with tension instead of breadth.

In the nose, wet asphalt during summer rain, flint, and a hint of tomato vine — this tart, mineral line runs through to the finish. On the palate, the wine shows stone fruit, candied citrus peel, and a well-integrated extract sweetness that supports the body without filling it. Lean, lively, precise — the finale is long and straight-lined stony.

Recommendation: Served at 10–12 °C with grilled sea bass with caper butter, scallops, or a ripe goat cheese. Already accessible now, but will gain significantly in depth with two to three years of cellar rest.

Grape variety Riesling
Origin Nahe, Germany
Alcohol 12,5 % Vol.
Serving temp. 8–10 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of origin Germany
Region Nahe
Grape variety Riesling
Wine color White Wine
Vintage 2023
Alcohol content 12,5 % Vol.

The Winery

Schäfer-Fröhlich

VDP Member Estate

The Schäfer-Fröhlich winery has its origins in the picturesque Nahe valley in Germany and can look back on a long family tradition in viticulture. Since 1800, the Schäfer family has dedicated itself to the cultivation of grapevines and the production of high-quality wines.

Today, the winery is managed by Tim Fröhlich, who combines the tradition of his ancestors with modern viticulture techniques. The winery extends over the hills of the Nahe valley and benefits from the unique climatic and geological conditions of the region.

The vineyards are mainly planted with Riesling and Burgundy grape varieties, which find ideal conditions here to produce wines of exceptional quality. The range of the Schäfer-Fröhlich winery includes an impressive selection of wines that reflect the diversity and quality of the Nahe region.

Particularly noteworthy are the Rieslings, which are the trademark of the winery and are known for their elegance, freshness, and longevity. In addition, the winery also produces excellent Burgundy wines as well as other varieties that perfectly express the terroir and the skill of the winemaker. At Schäfer-Fröhlich, quality is the top priority. The winery relies on careful manual labor in the vineyard and gentle processing of the grapes in the cellar to unfold the full potential of the wines. Winemaking is carried out taking into account traditional methods and state-of-the-art viticulture techniques to create wines of the highest quality and authenticity.

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