Overview
The upper Nahe villages of Monzingen and Niederhausen produce Rieslings on volcanic porphyry (Hermannshöhle) and blue slate (Halenberg) soils of astonishing mineral complexity. Emrich-Schönleber's Halenberg GG and Schäfer-Fröhlich's Felseneck are among Germany's most sought-after wines.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Pale lemon-green
- Nose
- Peach, Lime, Apricot, Volcanic stone and Flint.
- Palate
- Germany's most complex geology in a glass — volcanic, electric Riesling. Generally light-bodied, electric acidity, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Light2/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Electric5/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Moderate2/5
Grapes
Riesling
Aromas And Notes
PeachLimeApricotCitrus blossomVolcanic stoneFlintWhite flowersSlatePetrolHoneyToast
Terroir
Continental with some Atlantic influence — more rainfall than Mosel, diverse soils create complexity.
Volcanic porphyryBlue slateQuartziteRed sandstone
Food Pairings
Nahe perchWhite asparagusRiesling-braised vealAged Tilsit
Notable Producers
- Emrich-Schönleber, founded 1817 - Monzinger Halenberg Riesling GG
- Schäfer-Fröhlich, founded 1640 - Bockenauer Felseneck GG