The Winery Balthasar Ress of Rheingau

Winery Balthasar Ress
The winery offers 115 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Weingut Balthasar Ress.
It is ranked in the top 9 of the estates of Rheingau.
It is located in Rheingau

The Winery Balthasar Ress is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 115 wines for sale in of Rheingau to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Balthasar Ress Estate, situated in Germany in the prestigious wine-growing region of Rheingau, is a family-run operation that has established itself as one of the most shining stars in the global panorama of German wine. Founded in 1870, the estate covers an area of around 50 hectares today, with vineyards extending over the best hills in the Rheingau region, an area known for its exceptional climatic conditions and rich soils that allow the production of high-quality wines. The main grapes cultivated are Riesling and Pinot Noir. The Balthasar Ress Estate is characterized by its commitment to sustainable viticulture. The estate has adopted environmentally friendly winemaking methods, while preserving the natural balance of the vineyards. This philosophy is reflected in the taste of their wines, which clearly express the terroir and the unique character of each vintage. The estate is also recognized for its innovation. In recent years, it has introduced new winemaking techniques, such as ageing in oak barrels, which has resulted in the production of more complex and structured wines. The use of modern technology, combined with traditional methods, has enabled the Balthasar Ress Estate to maintain a high level of quality while standing out in a highly competitive sector. Furthermore, the estate offers an exceptional tasting experience in its historic cellar, where visitors can taste a range of wines while enjoying a breathtaking view of the surrounding vineyards. The estate also regularly organizes wine events, guided tours, and tasting classes, offering wine enthusiasts the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of German wine.

Top Winery Balthasar Ress wines

Looking for the best Winery Balthasar Ress wines in Rheingau among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Balthasar Ress wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Balthasar Ress wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Balthasar Ress

How Winery Balthasar Ress wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of baked bread (tomato, mushroom, ham, cheese), fondue with lao sukiyaki sauce (laos) or coconut chicken à la bellevilloise.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

On the nose the white wine of Winery Balthasar Ress. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, citrus or peach and sometimes also flavors of green apple, lime or minerality. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Balthasar Ress. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

  • 2003With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1989With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.31/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Balthasar Ress.

  • Riesling
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Müller-Thurgau

Discovering the wine region of Rheingau

Rheingau is one of the most important of Germany's 13 Anbaugebiete wine regions. However it is far from the biggest; with 3,076 hectares (7,600 acres) of Vineyard">Vineyards documented in 2012, its output is around one tenth of that from the Pfalz and Rheinhessen regions. Located on the Rhine a 20-minute drive west of Frankfurt, the -gau suffix denotes that it was once a county of the Frankish Empire. The classic Rheingau wine is a DryRiesling with pronounced Acidity and aromas of citrus fruits and smoke-tinged minerality – typically more "masculine" than its equivalent from the Mosel.

It is worth noting, however, that the region also produces some of Germany's very finest Sweet, botrytized Rieslings, with flavors as exotic as apricot purée, honey and caramelized mandarin. Now atypical (yet still a fascinating Part of the region's wine history), is the sweet Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) once widely produced in Assmannshausen until the late 20th Century. After flowing roughly northwards for 280 kilometers (175 miles), the Rhine turns suddenly westwards for 25 kilometers (15 miles) between Wiesbaden and Rudesheim. It is here, on the river's northern, south-facing banks, that 90 percent of Rheingau vineyards are located.

The remaining 10 percent are divided into two sections: the flat land around Hochheim (along the Main river just before its confluence with the Rhine), and the perilously steep slopes between Assmannshausen and Lorch. The Rhine is of vital importance to many German vineyards, the vast majority of which are located within just a few miles of it. Here in the Rheingau the river's benefits are at their most obvious; not only does it reflect sunlight onto the vineyards above, it also helps to moderate temperatures to a certain extent, providing a few extra frost-free weeks at either end of the growing season. The most visible benefit, however, are the gentle south-facing slopes the river has carved into the landscape here.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Balthasar Ress

How Winery Balthasar Ress wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of quick brioche sausage, fresh tuna with sesame seeds or coconut curry cauliflower in the cookeo.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Balthasar Ress. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

  • 2014With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Balthasar Ress.

  • Riesling
  • Weissburgunder
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top red wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Balthasar Ress

How Winery Balthasar Ress wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, veal fillet stroganoff or aiguillette of duck with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

On the nose the red wine of Winery Balthasar Ress. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Balthasar Ress. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Balthasar Ress.

  • Pinot Noir

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The top pink wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Balthasar Ress

How Winery Balthasar Ress wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal head with vinaigrette, ham and cheese macaroni gratin or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Balthasar Ress. often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Balthasar Ress

  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Balthasar Ress.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Müller-Thurgau

Müller-Thurgau shows the character of its noble origins. This Swiss white grape variety is a cross between the royal madeleine and the riesling. The idea that the latter was crossed with the sylvaner is irrelevant. The variety can be recognized by its vigorous character and its semi-erect habit. Preferring rich soils and short prunings, the plant sees its buds open quite early. The buds are cottony and soft green in color. The slightly embossed and tormented blade, with 5 to 7 lobes, makes it possible to distinguish the adult leaves. The clusters appear compact, pyramidal or cylindrical in shape and small to medium in size. The flavour of the Müller-Turgau berries is reminiscent of Muscat. The juicy and crunchy pulp is revealed under a greyish skin. When ripe, the fruit has a mottled shell on a golden yellow background. Switzerland prefers to extract the juice from this variety. The wine made from it is rather heavy and does not keep well.

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Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

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