Weingut Korrell

Kreuznacher Paradies Riesling

Germany, Nahe

2021

At the heart of Weingut Korrell in Germany's Nahe region lies the Kreuznacher Paradies single vineyard, a 9.5ha walled riesling parcel planted on steep limestone soils. Fermented in stainless steel to retain its purity, citrus and stone fruit are the star of the show here. Pair it with butter poached turbot.

Weingut Korrell, a family estate in the Nahe, has gained acclaim for its precise, terroir-focused rieslings. Since 1832, the estate has been rooted in Bosenheim and is today led by Martin Korrell, a vintner renowned for his calm dedication and precision. Kreuznacher Paradies is one of its prized sites, a steep, south-facing vineyard with limestone and loess that yield rieslings of depth and clarity.

Paradies Vineyard

The 2021 vintage reflects cool-climate elegance: hand harvesting, spontaneous fermentation and slow ageing in stainless steel to preserve vibrancy. Korrell's philosophy emphasises minimal intervention and detailed vineyard work, allowing the site's mineral expression to shine.

The wine shows tension, citrus purity and fine structure – hallmarks of both the estate and the exceptional 2021 vintage.

Tasting
NOTES

It's all about the citrus with this pure and bright German riesling, which bursts forth with intense and lifted aromas of lemon balm, yuzu, lime zest, grapefruit peel, green apple and white flowers. The same notes are echoed on the palate, along with yellow pear, white peach and melon, and riesling's signature flint and petroleum notes. The zesty, racy acidity is the backbone of the wine, which has a lovely tension to it.

Food
PAIRINGS

A fantastic food wine, this floral, flinty riesling would pair perfectly with goat's cheese agnolotti in a creamy lemon sauce, or butter poached turbot with roasted fennel.