In the glass
Aroma: lemon zest, kerosene, white spice
Palate: mineral, lime, smoke
Breuer's dry Rauenthaler Nonnenberg monopole Riesling: taut, spicy, savoury Riesling with citrus drive and Taunus phyllite minerality.
What it pairs with
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Roast Bresse chicken
Citrus drive and smoky spice elevate the herb-roasted poultry. -
Smoked eel with horseradish
Kerosene-petrol Riesling notes and smoky slate match the smoked river fish and horseradish punch. -
Hamburg matjes herring
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Citrus zest and mineral salt slice through the oily salt-cured herring.
How to serve Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast Bresse chicken, Smoked eel with horseradish, Hamburg matjes herring. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rauenthaler Nonnenberg is Breuer's wholly-owned single-vineyard parcel on Taunus phyllite above Rauenthal; bottled as monopole from the mid-1990s onwards.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Georg Breuer
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling
What does Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling taste like?
On the nose, lemon zest, kerosene, white spice. On the palate, mineral, lime, smoke. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Breuer's dry Rauenthaler Nonnenberg monopole Riesling: taut, spicy, savoury Riesling with citrus drive and Taunus phyllite minerality.
When should I drink Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling?
Drink 5 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling?
Roast Bresse chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked eel with horseradish and Hamburg matjes herring. Citrus drive and smoky spice elevate the herb-roasted poultry.
Is Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling 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 Rauenthaler Nonnenberg Riesling?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.