In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, lime, white flower
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Flick's dry Riesling from the Wickerer Nonnberg monopole: ripe yellow apple, lime and chalky minerality from the Florsheim-Wicker slope.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried zander
Citrus drive and chalky minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish. -
Roast veal with parsley
Yellow fruit elevates the herb-rubbed veal. -
Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry
Riesling acidity cuts breaded veal richness while ripe fruit echoes the lingonberry preserve.
How to serve Wickerer Nonnberg 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 veal with parsley, Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Wickerer Nonnberg is Flick's wholly-owned single-vineyard parcel above Florsheim-Wicker, the easternmost Rheingau commune.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Joachim Flick
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Wickerer Nonnberg Riesling Monopole
What does Wickerer Nonnberg Riesling Monopole taste like?
On the nose, yellow apple, lime, white flower. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Flick's dry Riesling from the Wickerer Nonnberg monopole: ripe yellow apple, lime and chalky minerality from the Florsheim-Wicker slope.
When should I drink Wickerer Nonnberg Riesling Monopole?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wickerer Nonnberg Riesling Monopole?
Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast veal with parsley and Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry. Citrus drive and chalky minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.
Is Wickerer Nonnberg 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 Wickerer Nonnberg Riesling Monopole?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.