"B" Riesling Reserve

The “B” Riesling Reserve from St. Antony comes from the Niersteiner Brudersberg – one of the most distinctive Rotliegend sites in Rheinhessen. Anyone who knows this origin knows: this is not a pleasing everyday Riesling, but a wine with backbone.

St. Antony manages its steep slope parts of the Brudersberg with a focus on terroir-faithful vinification. The Reserve line stands for selective harvesting and longer aging in the cellar – the wine gets time to fully express its origin profile.

In the glass, caramelized quince and ripe mirabelle appear, underlaid by spicy herbal notes and the characteristic mineral pull of the red sandstone. The acidity is taut, but not sharp – it keeps the wine lively and runs as an animating thread through the long finish. A fine melt gives the whole thing depth without heaviness.

• Food: Veal fillet with herb crust, fried zander, mature Comté
• Temperature: 10–12 °C