Georg Breuer Rauenthal Nonnenberg Riesling Trocken 2022

The Georg Breuer Rauenthal Nonnenberg Riesling Trocken 2022 comes from one of the Rheingau's most distinctive vineyards, the Nonnenberg in Rauenthal. The Georg Breuer winery is known for terroir-driven Riesling crafted with meticulous precision: steep parcels, slate soil, and the cool microclimate combine to create a clear structure, already evident in the 2022 vintage as an elegant, dry interpretation. The wine's unique character lies in the balance of freshness, precise fruit, and mineral tension, coupled with a fine depth of fruit that hints at further aging potential. Critics praise its focused nose, clear structure, and uncompromising commitment to the terroir.

Tasting note: In the glass, the wine shines straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections. The bouquet reveals green apples, citrus, peach, and a distinctly perceptible slate minerality. On the palate, a crisp, clean acidity is evident, accompanied by vibrant fruit, a medium body, and a long, cool finish. The composition is characterized by precision and balance; the harmony of freshness and dryness makes it approachable now, but it will gain depth with aeration and time. Optimal drinking window is expected between 2028 and 2034.

Food pairing: A dry Riesling like this goes perfectly with grilled trout or scallops with herbs, lemon risotto, light poultry such as chicken in herb butter, or sushi and Asian dishes with hot chili, which elegantly reflect the minerality of the wine.