Weingut Riffel ★ 4.4
Erik and Carolin Riffel farm 12 hectares on the Binger Scharlachberg under EU-Bio and Ecovin (organic) certifications, with biodynamic practice but no biodynamic certifier. The quartzite-and-slate slope above the Rhine bend at Bingen carries Riesling, Spaetburgunder and Weissburgunder.
Tip: Walk the Scharlachberg slope with Erik or Carolin Riffel before tasting; the iron-rich quartzite gives a stony, smoky frame distinct from the limestone Wonnegau norm.