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: green apple, lime, river stone

Palate: citrus, mineral, wet stone

Reinhartshausen's dry Riesling from the Mariannenaue Rhine island: bright lime, green apple and river-loam minerality.

What it pairs with

  • Pan-fried zander
    Citrus drive and river-stone minerality match the freshwater fish.
  • Roast pork loin
    Yellow fruit and minerality match the herb-rubbed pork.
  • Asparagus with hollandaise Find asparagus with hollandaise on TableJourney →
    High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce.

How to serve Erbacher Rheinhell Mariannenaue Riesling

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 pork loin, Asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Mariannenaue is a Rhine island estate of Schloss Reinhartshausen; the Riesling here grows on river loam directly above the water.

Facts

Producer
Schloss Reinhartshausen · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 40 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Erbacher Rheinhell Mariannenaue Riesling

What does Erbacher Rheinhell Mariannenaue Riesling taste like?

On the nose, green apple, lime, river stone. On the palate, citrus, mineral, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Reinhartshausen's dry Riesling from the Mariannenaue Rhine island: bright lime, green apple and river-loam minerality.

When should I drink Erbacher Rheinhell Mariannenaue 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 Erbacher Rheinhell Mariannenaue Riesling?

Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin and Asparagus with hollandaise. Citrus drive and river-stone minerality match the freshwater fish.

Is Erbacher Rheinhell Mariannenaue 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 Erbacher Rheinhell Mariannenaue Riesling?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

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