Hügel & Berg Riesling Trocken – David Spies Magnum
2025 Hügel & Berg Riesling Trocken Magnum from David Spies is a fresh, crisp, and elegant Riesling from Rheinhessen. Here, you get the classic German Riesling style with juicy citrus, green apples, peach, and fine mineral nuances. The wine is dry, lively, and easy to love with a great balance between fruit and acidity. In the 150 cl Magnum, it is perfect for larger dinners, summer parties, and as an accompaniment to fish, shellfish, and Asian dishes.
About the product
Hügel & Berg Riesling Trocken is a dry Riesling from Weingut David Spies in Rheinhessen. The name Hügel & Berg – hill and mountain – fits well with the rolling landscape that characterizes this part of Germany's largest wine region.
Riesling is a grape that is particularly adept at combining aromatic fruit with fresh acidity and a distinct mineral character. At David Spies, the style is clean and immediate with a focus on freshness, fruit, and balance rather than weight.
The 2025 vintage offers a youthful and lively Riesling with citrus, green apples, and stone fruit at its core. The wine is Trocken – meaning dry – and the natural acidity provides a fresh and appetizing expression.
This edition comes in a 150 cl Magnum, equivalent to two standard bottles. This makes it ideal for larger gatherings, summer parties, and dinners where a fresh German Riesling is the perfect fit for the table.
About Rheinhessen
Rheinhessen is located along the Rhine in western Germany and is the country's largest wine region. The landscape consists of rolling hills, vineyards, and small wine villages, and Riesling is among the region's most important grape varieties.
Soil conditions vary significantly throughout the area, including limestone, clay, loess, and marl. This allows producers to create Riesling in many different styles – from light and fruity wines to more concentrated and mineral-driven versions.
Over the past few decades, Rheinhessen has developed into one of the most exciting areas for modern German wine. A focus on quality, lower yields, and working with the character of individual vineyards has contributed to a significant qualitative advancement for the region.
About David Spies
Weingut David Spies is based in Dittelsheim-Heßloch in Rheinhessen. The winery works with a wide selection of the region's classic grape varieties, but Riesling naturally plays a central role.
The style at David Spies is characterized by clean, modern wines, where the character of the grape and its natural freshness are allowed to stand out clearly. This makes the wines both gastronomic and very accessible.
Hügel & Berg Riesling is a good example of this philosophy: an uncomplicated yet characterful Riesling with plenty of fresh fruit, crisp acidity, and a fine mineral expression.
Taste
Nose: Fresh and aromatic with citrus, green apples, and peach, as well as fine floral and mineral nuances.
Taste: Dry, crisp, and juicy with lemon, lime, green apples, and stone fruit. Riesling's characteristic acidity provides energy and freshness, while the ripe fruit ensures a harmonious balance.
Aftertaste: Clean, fresh, and persistent with citrus, green apples, and a discreet mineral character that leaves you wanting another glass.
Serving and storage
Serve 2025 Hügel & Berg Riesling Trocken at approximately 8-10°C. Feel free to use a classic white wine glass so that the fruit, freshness, and Riesling's aromatic character come through beautifully.
The wine is particularly charming young, when the citrus fruit and fresh acidity are most prominent. The 150 cl Magnum format makes it ideal for social gatherings and larger dinners.
What does it pair with?
Hügel & Berg Riesling Trocken pairs particularly well with:
- Shrimp, mussels, and other shellfish
- Fish and light fish dishes
- Sushi and sashimi
- Asian dishes with fresh herbs and light spice
- Salads, vegetable dishes, and as an aperitif
FAQ
Which grape is Hügel & Berg made from?
The wine is made from Riesling, which is Germany's most famous white grape variety and known for its combination of fresh acidity, aromatic fruit, and minerality.
Is Hügel & Berg Riesling dry?
Yes. The wine is labeled Trocken, which is the German term for a dry wine.
How does Hügel & Berg Riesling taste?
The wine has a fresh and crisp profile with citrus, green apples, peach, and fine mineral nuances. The lively acidity provides a clean and appetizing expression.
Where does David Spies Riesling come from?
The wine comes from Rheinhessen in Germany, where Weingut David Spies is based in Dittelsheim-Heßloch.
What does Trocken mean on German wine?
Trocken means dry and indicates that the wine is vinified in a dry style with limited residual sugar.
What does Hügel & Berg Riesling pair with?
The fresh acidity and aromatic fruit make the wine particularly suitable for fish, shellfish, sushi, Asian dishes, salads, and lighter vegetable dishes.
How big is the Magnum bottle?
A Magnum contains 150 cl, corresponding to two regular 75 cl wine bottles.