The Kupfergrube is a reserve wine released every five years, undergoing extended lees aging and an extra year of maturation, enhancing its creaminess and Burgundian character. It's cultivated using organic methods. Handpicked grapes are macerated, pressed, spontaneously fermented, and aged in wood. Winemaker Karsten Peter allows his top-quality GG more barrel aging. The Kupfergrube vineyard grows on melaphyre, once a copper mine, transformed with immense effort a century ago into terraced vineyards facing south. It's one of Gut Hermannsberg's premier sites and among Nahe's top locations, drawing many renowned winemakers. Hermannsberg dominates Kupfergrube.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Gut Hermannsberg Kupfergrube GG is an exceptional wine which is classified as a Grosses Gewächs (GG), that is the highest quality designation in the German wine classification system.On the nose, this wine offers a complex bouquet of ripe stone fruits, such as peach and apricot, along with hints of citrus and floral notes. The aromas are beautifully integrated and provide a sense of elegance and refinement.
The palate of Gut Hermannsberg Kupfergrube GG is equally impressive. It displays a perfect balance between richness and freshness, with a medium to full body and a vibrant acidity that adds liveliness to the wine. The flavors of ripe fruits continue to shine through, accompanied by mineral undertones that reflect the unique terroir of the Kupfergrube vineyard.
The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of the wine's complexity and finesse.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2042
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Riesling
ORIGINS
Winery: Gut Hermannsberg
Region: Nahe
The Nahe wine region is located in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, and is one of the 13 official German wine regions. It is situated along the Nahe River, which is a tributary of the Rhine, and is known for its diverse range of wines.
The Nahe wine region has a long and rich history, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman era. The region was first officially recognized in 1971, and has since become one of the most important wine regions in Germany.