In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, wet stone
Palate: mineral, citrus zest, white spice
Querbach's dry Riesling from the high-altitude Hallgartener Jungfer slope: bright lime, green apple and cool-slate minerality.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried zander
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce. -
Sushi assortment
Bright Riesling refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish.
How to serve Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling
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, Asparagus with hollandaise, Sushi assortment. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Querbach's Hallgartener Jungfer is bottled from the high-altitude slope above Hallgarten; spontaneous fermentation and long lees ageing define the house style.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Querbach
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling
What does Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, wet stone. On the palate, mineral, citrus zest, white spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Querbach's dry Riesling from the high-altitude Hallgartener Jungfer slope: bright lime, green apple and cool-slate minerality.
When should I drink Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling?
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 Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling?
Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with hollandaise and Sushi assortment. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.
Is Hallgartener Jungfer 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 Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.