【Nearly 900 years of winemaking history | One of Germany's most iconic historic estates】
【Founding member of the VDP (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates)】
【Owner of multiple VDP.GROSSE LAGE (Grand Cru) sites】
【"Terroir-first" winemaking philosophy】
【Marcobrunn VDP.GROSSE LAGE: One of the estate's most beloved annual releases】
【GG (Grosses Gewächs) – Top-tier dry Riesling】
【Falstaff 93+ | Vivino 4.1】
ZTG29 Kloster Eberbach Marcobrunn Riesling 2020
Price $420/piece
Region/Grade: Erbach Marcobrunn, Rheingau, Germany
Grape varieties: 100% Riesling
Alcohol: 13%
Volume: 750ml
The 2020 Kloster Eberbach Marcobrunn Riesling hails from the renowned Erbacher Marcobrunn vineyard in Germany's Rheingau region. Classified as a VDP.GROSSE LAGE® (top-tier vineyard site), it is produced as a dry VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS® (GG). Marcobrunn is a site with a storied history in the Rheingau, dating back to 1390. The vineyard is situated on a south-facing slope with a gradient of up to 25%; its soils consist of lime-rich clay-marl and loess, while an excellent groundwater supply ensures the vines continue to thrive even during hot, dry years.
The 2020 vintage of Marcobrunn displays distinct aromas of ripe fruit—including apple, mango, pear, and a hint of passion fruit—complemented by subtle woody notes and a clear mineral structure. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet maintains excellent tension and elegance, leading to a warm, lingering finish. Falstaff awarded the 2020 vintage a score of 93+, describing it as having slight notes of petrol (typical of bottle aging), citrus, and rose. The palate offers refined phenolic character, vibrant acidity, and a pronounced tactile minerality, culminating in a finish that remains tight and focused.
Kloster Eberbach was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks from Clairvaux, France. Viticulture soon became a vital economic pillar for the monastery; by the 15th century, it had developed into one of the largest wine estates in the German-speaking world, exerting a profound influence on the wine culture of the Rheingau region and Germany as a whole.
In 1910, Kloster Eberbach helped found the *Verband der Naturweinversteigerer*—the predecessor to today’s VDP—playing a pivotal role in the development of Germany’s system for classifying high-quality wines. The estate remains a VDP member to this day and owns several top-tier VDP.GROSSE LAGE® vineyards.
The estate currently manages approximately 200 hectares of vineyards across the Rheingau and Hessische Bergstraße regions, encompassing numerous top-tier vineyard sites such as Marcobrunn, Steinberg, Baiken, Höllenberg, Berg Schlossberg, and Berg Roseneck. This extensive vineyard portfolio enables Kloster Eberbach to showcase the distinct characteristics of diverse terroirs.
The winery currently places vineyard terroir at the heart of its philosophy; through natural vineyard management, gentle pressing, and meticulous winemaking, it strives to fully express the unique characteristics of each individual plot. The current team aims to craft wines defined by precision, aging potential, and a distinct expression of terroir.
