Dürkheim Sonnentropfen ECO Riesling Trocken 2024 VDP Ortswein

Dürkheim Sonnentropfen ECO Riesling Trocken 2024 – VDP.Ortswein is an organic, dry white wine from the German wine region of Palatinate , created by a VDP-certified winemaker. The designation VDP.Ortswein indicates that the wine comes from carefully selected vineyards around the village of Bad Dürkheim , which places it one step above Gutswein in the VDP's quality ranking.

The name Sonnentropfen (“sundrop”) refers to the sunny microclimate of the area, which is reflected in the wine’s ripe fruit and fine minerality , while maintaining the freshness and elegance – characteristic of Pfalz-Riesling.

Type:

White wine – Trocken (dry)
Year: 2024
Classification: VDP.Ortswein
Grape: 100% Riesling
Area: Bad Dürkheim, Palatinate, Germany
Organic: Yes
Alcohol: Approximately 12%
Storage: Steel tank (possibly with a short time on yeast)

Fragrance:

Fresh, floral and mineral nose with aromas of green apples, lemon, lime, white flowers and wet stones . Youthful and precise.

Taste:

Dry, crisp and elegant with lively acidity and a slightly creamy texture . Tasting notes of grapefruit, yellow apples, a little peach and subtle slate minerality . Very clean and precise finish with a neat structure.

Serving suggestions:

– Perfect for seafood, sushi, ceviche, white meat and vegetable dishes
– Ideal for Asian food with lime, ginger or coriander
– Serve at 8–10 °C

Style and character:

– Classic VDP.Ortswein Riesling with high quality and a distinct local touch
– Combination of organic cultivation and precise vinification
– Ready to drink young, but can develop over 4–6 years

In short:

Dürkheim Sonnentropfen ÖKO Riesling Trocken 2024 is a crisp, light and mineral Riesling with character from both terroir and sustainability. A wine with structure, freshness and finesse that is ideal for both food and enjoyment - an excellent example of modern Palatinate winemaking in VDP quality.