Monzinger Niederberg Riesling 1G

The Monzinger Niederberg is one of the great Riesling sites of the Nahe — and Emrich-Schönleber is one of the wineries that proves this impressively. This is not a crowd-pleasing everyday wine, but a Riesling with a real site profile.

The family winery in Monzingen has been managing steep slopes on weathered variegated sandstone and clay slate for generations. The Niederberg belongs to the Erste Lagen (1G) of the VDP — a classification that places strict criteria on origin and vinification. The wines from Emrich-Schönleber stand for a dry style with mineral depth and a clear acid structure.

In the glass, the Niederberg shows aromas of white peach, ripe citrus peel, and a hint of grapefruit — underpinned by the typical slate minerality of the Nahe. The acidity is present but integrated, the finish long and salty. Not an opulent, not a soft wine — rather taut, precise, with tension.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Food: Zander with butter sauce, scallops, mature goat cheese, or Asian cuisine with citrus notes