rating B

standout Mittelrhein Riesling

about founded in 1956 by Hans Ratzenberger in Bacharach, Mittelrhein, now with 20ha of plantings, overseen by grandson Jochen.

wines tasted

Bacharach Riesling Brut Sekt 2018 (€13.50)

6g/l dosage, giving the wine a round, smooth mouthfeel to balance racy acidity. Still very fresh with crisp green apple aromas, with developing sweet spice, cinnamon, baking apple aromas, and a creaminess from lees ageing.

website www.weingut-ratzenberger.de

email weingut-ratzenberger@t-online.de

phone +49 6743 1337

address Blücherstraße 167, Bacharach