Vintage white 1.5L Magnum

Five vintages in one bottle — this is not a blend born of necessity, but a concept: Dreissigacker from Bechtheim in Rheinhessen gathers the vintages 2017 to 2021 here into a Riesling that shows what happens when you understand time as an ingredient.

The Dreissigacker winery is one of the most convincing addresses in Rheinhessen. Biodynamic cultivation, consistently low yield, spontaneous fermentation — the philosophy is clear: vineyard first, cellar second. Aged in steel tanks, which preserve the fruit and minerality of the individual vintages unadulterated. The magnum bottling makes sense in terms of aging: 1.5 liters develop more slowly and evenly than the standard bottle.

In the glass, different characters meet: the lively citrus and apricot fruit of the cool 2021, the taut minerality of the 2020, the creamy texture of the 2019, the balance between acidity and ripeness of the 2018 — and the first delicate petrol and quince aromas of the 2017, which give the whole thing depth. The acidity is present but integrated; the finish long and slightly salty.

Serving temperature 10–12 °C, preferably decanted. Pairs with roasted zander with beurre blanc, asparagus with hollandaise, or a mature mountain cheese.