Nierstein Riesling trocken VDP Erste Lage 2023

Wine Description for Nierstein Riesling Dry VDP First Growth 2023 by Kühling-Gillot

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow with brilliant green reflections – a visual promise of freshness and vitality in the glass.

Nose

This Riesling unites two worlds in a fascinating way: peach, apricot and mango bring lush, sun-kissed fruit, whilst stony minerality and smoky nuances provide coolness and precision. An aromatic kaleidoscope that already in the nose whets the appetite for more.

Palate

On the palate, the wine reveals itself as playful yet demanding: juicy fruit meets pronounced minerality, invigorating acidity carries the wine with elegance and conviction. The 12.5% alcohol is perfectly integrated, nothing disturbs the harmonious balance between power and finesse. A Riesling with character and depth that authentically reflects the famous Roter Hang of Nierstein.

Finish

Long, precise and with lingering stony minerality that elegantly intertwines with the fruit aromas. A finale that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

Kühling-Gillot is convinced of the genius loci of Nierstein – and this wine proves it impressively. The vines are rooted in the legendary vineyard sites of the Roter Hang, where Rotliegendes stone and steep slopes create extraordinary Riesling terroirs. The result: a wine with unmistakable character shaped by its origin.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Classic Riesling from VDP First Growth, made dry with respect for the fruit and terroir. The 2023 vintage shows itself already now as accessible, but promises to develop even greater complexity with further bottle age.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A versatile companion to pan-seared scallops, pike-perch with saffron sauce, asparagus with hollandaise sauce or aged mountain cheese. Also an exciting pairing with Asian cuisine featuring ginger and lemongrass.

Special Characteristics

A reference point for the Nierstein Roter Hang – great class already in its youth, but with excellent ageing potential for years to come. A wine that represents modern German Riesling craftsmanship at the highest level.