2024 Emrich-Schonleber, Riesling, Estate Trocken, Nahe

Frank and Werner Schönleber apply the same technical rigor to this estate bottling as their Grosses Gewächs, utilizing hand-harvesting and spontaneous fermentation to anchor the wine in its agricultural reality. The structural framework is derived from the steep, weathered slopes of Monzingen, where blue slate and quartzite soils ensure high mineral concentration and a sharp, saline grip. In 2024, a season defined by late spring frosts and a temperate ripening period, the estate navigated historically low yields to produce a wine with significant dry extract and pronounced, high-toned acidity. Vinification in stainless steel maintains a lean, precise frame, resulting in a mid-palate density that balances the vintage’s intense structural tension. This is a transparency-driven expression of the Nahe that emphasizes geological persistence and technical precision over primary aromatics.