Lisa Bunn Nierstein Riesling from the Rotliegend

Red slope, old vines, stony depth: This Riesling shows what the famous Rotliegend soil in Nierstein can do — not a fruit basket, but spice and minerality.

Lisa Bunn cultivates steep slopes in three top Nierstein vineyards: Oelberg, Hipping, and Schloss Schwabsburg . The 30-year-old vines dig their roots deep into the characteristic red clay-sandstone, which gives the wine its distinctive salinity. Harvesting is done exclusively by hand, selectively.

In the glass, the Riesling displays an unusually herbaceous profile: thyme, basil, mint —underpinned by a clear arc of acidity. On the palate, it is taut yet balanced, with a long, salty-spicy finish that clearly reveals its Rotliegend character. The 2023 vintage received 93 points from James Suckling.

• Serving temperature: 10–12 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2030
• Pairs well with: Grilled sea bass, goat cheese, asparagus with herb butter, or Asian dishes with fresh herbs.