Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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
Aroma: yellow citrus, red slate, lime peel
Palate: mid-palate freshness, soft iron grip, salt-edged finish
Village-level Niersteiner Roter Hang Riesling at St. Antony: an everyday GG-style introduction at value tier.
What it pairs with
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Smoked trout
Soft iron grip suits smoked freshwater fish. -
Pork schnitzel
Acidity and salt-edged finish refresh fried pork. -
Aged Gruyere
Salt-edged finish plays with nutty aged cheese.
History
St. Antony's Niersteiner Ortswein was launched as part of the modern VDP three-tier classification, drawing from declassified Roter Hang parcels under Demeter certification.
- 2010: Niersteiner Ortswein bottled in the new VDP Ortswein category
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut St. Antony · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Ortswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless and used Stueckfass; 7 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Niersteiner Riesling Ortswein
What does St. Antony Niersteiner Riesling Ortswein taste like?
Yellow citrus, red slate and lime peel on the nose; mid-palate freshness, soft iron grip and a salt-edged finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink St. Antony Niersteiner Riesling Ortswein?
Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage.
What food pairs with St. Antony Niersteiner Riesling Ortswein?
Smoked trout, pork schnitzel and aged Gruyere are top matches.
Is St. Antony Niersteiner Riesling Ortswein vegan?
Yes. Demeter-certified biodynamic.
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