In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, lime, white spice
Palate: citrus, mineral, wet stone
Ress's dry Schloss Reichartshausen monopole Riesling: bright yellow apple, lime and chalky-loess minerality from the wholly-owned Hattenheim parcel.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried zander
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish. -
Roast pork with caraway
Yellow fruit elevates herb-rubbed pork. -
Wiener schnitzel
High-acid Riesling cuts the breaded veal richness.
How to serve Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pan-fried zander, Roast pork with caraway, Wiener schnitzel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Schloss Reichartshausen is Ress's wholly-owned single-vineyard monopole adjacent to the Wisselbrunnen; the estate also runs a wine bar and gallery there.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Balthasar Ress
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)
What does Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole) taste like?
On the nose, yellow apple, lime, white spice. On the palate, citrus, mineral, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Ress's dry Schloss Reichartshausen monopole Riesling: bright yellow apple, lime and chalky-loess minerality from the wholly-owned Hattenheim parcel.
When should I drink Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)?
Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)?
Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with caraway and Wiener schnitzel. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.
Is Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole) vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.