Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Pan-fried zander
    Citrus drive and chalky minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.
  • Roast veal with parsley
    Yellow fruit matches 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.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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 · visiting guide
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.

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