Dhroner Hofberg Riesling dry

A Riesling that doesn't reveal everything at once – but becomes all the more convincing when it gets some air in the glass. The Dhroner Hofberg is one of the classic steep slopes of the Middle Mosel, known for its slate subsoil and the precise minerality it imparts to the wine.

Josef Rosch has been managing his winery in Leiwen for generations – with a focus on site-typical, dry Rieslings that let the origin speak for itself instead of masking it. The Hofberg, with its south-facing steep slope, provides the foundation for this.

On the nose, the wine initially shows restrained stone fruit notes – mirabelle plum, light plum – behind which lies a subtle vein of slate that becomes more distinct with a little air. On the palate, it is straightforward and clearly structured: lively acidity that keeps it fresh without being sharp, a firm backbone, and a powerful, mineral finish with good length. Not a loud wine – one that rewards attention.

• Food: Pan-fried zander, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, mature goat cheese
• Temperature: 8–10 °C