Wine of the Day - Bensheimer Streichling

The Streichling of the Domain Bensheim grows on a broad southerly slope that stretches along the mouth of the Zeller valley in the direction of the Odenwald. The name 'Streichling' probably originates from the wind which strokes ('streicheln' in German) the hill tops. The locals call the upper part of this steep Riesling hill 'Hohberg' (High Hill). The Staatsweingut Bergstrasse has managed the grapes of Bensheimer Streichling for more than 90 years. The original vinyard was only on the summit of the hill at the entrance to the Zeller valley. Today the Staatsweigut manages the Bensheimer Streichling grape growing area of about 4 hectares (just under 10 acres). It is planted with 91% Riesling. Besides the Riesling , Dornfelder thrives on the Granite-weathered ground. Streichling wine matures relatively early, is fruity and develops  a fine tasting palette. It is a particularly elegant and delicate Riesling.

The oldest wine in the 'treasure chamber' of the Domain Bergstrasse is a 1948 Bensheimer Streichling Riesling.