The quartzite-rich and iron-rich vineyard, as in 2024, boasts the most distinctive nose of our GGs. Here, mallow, rosehip, and red currant mingle with pink grapefruit and pomelo. Earthy spice and a hint of oak complete the picture. Highly complex and powerful. Not everyone's cup of tea, but unmistakable, grand, and with great potential. 93 POINTS CUP OF GOURMET WORLDS Location & Terroir Vineyard: The Geisenheimer Rothenberg 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 44 hectares, of which 5.44 hectares are classified as "Grand Cru." With a south-southwest orientation 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 site is already listed as one of the Rheingau's top-class vineyards. Since 2005, this vineyard has set the German record for must weights three times. In the record year of 2011, TBAs (Terroic Bacteria) with must weights of 259°, 319°, and an incredible 340° were harvested in Rothenberg. 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).