Wine Balthasar Ress, "Rudesheim Berg Rottland" Riesling trocken GG, 2012, 1.5 L

Berg Rottland is a steep slope with a gradient of 33%, located on the western outskirts of Rüdesheim, close to the Binger Loch. The name is derived from the slope of the words "reuten, rotten, roden", which means the reclamation works for viticulture. Probably the name reflects the fact that in the years 1031-1051 on the donations made by the archbishop of Mainz in Rüdesheim winery was opened and allocated land for plowing vineyards. The composition of the soil in the Berg Rottland volatile and rocky. There is a slate, quartzite and gravel, which are partly covered with loess. Due to the optimum climate and bright sun-light grapes Berg Rottland reaches a good maturity and has great potential.
Riesling wine to create a "Rudesheim Berg Rottland" Riesling trocken GG harvested by hand in several passes, after selective screening. Transportation of the grapes is made with very great care. Fermentation without using special strains of yeast and aging of wine are in stainless steel tanks and small oak barrels.

Winery Balthasar Ress has a rich history, which began in 1870. Today, the family company is one of the biggest in the Rheingau. Balthasar Ress vineyard area is 32 hectares. Basically, the farm is grown varieties Riesling and Spätburgunder. The company's products has been awarded national and international awards, are better than any words testify to the high quality and great taste wines Balthasar Ress.