Gunderloch Fritz’s Riesling grows in a small, special part of Rheinhessen called the Roter Hang, a name meaning “red hill“ due to its red-slate soils. It’s located between the village of Nackenheim and the village of Nierstein, 20km south of the city of Mainz. The red colour comes from a high proportion of minerals and iron in the soil. The vines are very close to the river Rhine, face south-east and they have steep slopes. The combination of those four factors – the red slate soil, proximity to the river, the exposure to the sun and the steepness of the vineyards – are perfect for producing wonderful ripeness. The wine shows lovely stone fruit, fresh natural acidity, spice and aromatic lift. Dry, fresh and full of character.