Markus Pfaffmann Riesling dry

A Riesling that makes no detours: herbal minerality, clear structure, direct freshness — a typical Palatinate wine with depth.

Karl Pfaffmann manages his sites in the southern Palatinate around Walsheim and Burrweiler. The region is known for its limestone and loess soils, which give the Riesling a characteristic mineral vein — less playful than on the Mosel or Nahe, but fuller-bodied and with more spice.

On the nose, herbs, wet stone, and a hint of stone fruit appear, which stays in the background. On the palate, straightforward and fine-juicy: the acidity is present but not sharp – it carries the wine through a medium-long, mineral-spicy finish. No wood usage, no edges. Everything fits.

Drinking recommendation:

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Pairs with: Palatinate Saumagen, grilled zander with herb butter, goat cheese, or a simple tarte flambée