Erbach Marcobrunn Riesling GG

Marcobrunn is considered one of the great Riesling vineyards of the Rheingau — and Künstler's Grosses Gewächs shows why. Not a light entry-level wine, but a Riesling with substance and depth.

The Künstler winery in Hochheim am Main has been one of the most reliable wineries in the Rheingau for decades. The Erbach Marcobrunn vineyard lies directly on the banks of the Rhine, on calcareous Taunus quartzite with clay deposits—a soil that imparts structure and mineral tension to the Riesling. As a Grosses Gewächs (Grand Cru), this wine represents the top tier of dry German winemaking.

In the glass, ripe white peach and mirabelle plum are revealed, underpinned by a delicate herbal spice and a hint of flint. The acidity is present but integrated—not sharp, but a long, powerful structure that supports the wine. The finish is salty and mineral, lingering noticeably.

Serving suggestion: Served at 10–12 °C, it unfolds its full spectrum of aromas. Drinking window 2025–2033. Pairs well with pike-perch fillet with beurre blanc, lobster, or a mature mountain cheese.