The 2011 Beerenauslese: with its 340° Oechsle, it holds a documented world record – a wine that has made history. Intense, opulent, perfectly balanced. A rarity, produced only once in a generation. Location & Terroir: The Geisenheim Rothenberg vineyard was first mentioned by the nobleman Ruthard de Rothenberch in 1145. The name could derive from two other possibilities: Rodenberg, meaning to clear or cultivate, or it could refer to the red color of the soil. The vineyard covers 48 hectares, of which approximately 6 hectares are classified as "Erste Gewächse" (Grand Cru). With a south-southwest exposure and a slope of approximately 40%, it is arguably one of the beneficiaries of climate change. On the oldest vineyard classification map in the world, rediscovered in 2011 and dating back to 1867, this vineyard is already listed as one of the Rheingau's first-class sites. Since 2005, this vineyard has set the German record for must weights three times. In the record year of 2011, TBAs (Terroic Beverages with must weights of 259°, 319°, and an incredible 340°) were harvested in the Rothenberg vineyard. 2015, 2016, and 2017 are the most recent vintages with optimal conditions for TBAs, yielding must weights of 170°, 190°, and 230°. Terroir: Taunus quartzite interspersed with red clay slate (iron oxide).