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 farms steep slopes at three top Nierstein sites: 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 unmistakable salinity. Harvesting is done exclusively by hand, selectively.

In the glass, the Riesling shows an unusually herb-forward profile: thyme, basil, mint — underpinned by a clear arc of acidity. On the palate, it is taut but balanced, with a long, salty-spicy finish that clearly lets the Rotliegend character shine through. The 2023 vintage was awarded 93 points by James Suckling.

• Serving temperature: 10–12 °C
• Pairs with: Grilled sea bass, goat cheese, asparagus with herb butter, or Asian dishes with fresh herbs