2024 Emrich-Schonleber, Monzinger Niederberg Riesling 1G, Nahe

Frank and Werner Schönleber manage the steep, south-facing slopes of Monzingen through intensive manual canopy work and precise nutrient balance to ensure physiological ripeness in the region’s cool western microclimate. The Monzinger Niederberg 1G originates from a complex soil matrix of red slate and gravelly loam, providing a distinctive structural breadth and deep mineral resonance. In 2024, a cool growing season and early frost pressure successfully preserved high levels of tartaric acid while slowing sugar accumulation. The resulting Riesling exhibits a sleek, architectural frame and a dense mid-palate, a direct consequence of the vintage’s extended ripening period. The finish is defined by a persistent, salty wet-stone minerality and a fine-grained structural grip that reflects the estate’s technical rigor in a classic, high-nerve year.