COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Langguth Erben
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Blue Nun Riesling is a white wine from the Rheinhessen region of Germany, produced by Langguth Erben. The brand, established in 1923, has achieved significant international recognition over the decades. Langguth Erben is a historic, family-owned wine company founded in 1789. The Blue Nun brand has undergone modernization, with contemporary releases, including this 2020 vintage, offering a profile that is substantially drier than many earlier iterations. The wine is classified as Qualitätswein, indicating its quality status within German wine law.
ALCOHOL
10.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Blue Nun was launched in 1923 and became a global phenomenon.
Fact 02
The brand's iconic blue bottle has been a recognizable symbol for decades.
Fact 03
Langguth Erben acquired the Blue Nun brand in 1996.
Fact 04
Modern Blue Nun Riesling is significantly drier than its historical counterparts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Blue Nun Riesling involves the careful selection of grapes from designated vineyards. A key technique employed is cold fermentation, which is utilized to maintain the wine's fresh aromatics and vibrant acidity. The 'Sichel superior vinification' method is also mentioned as part of their quality assurance from vineyard to bottle. The wine is classified as Qualitätswein, a designation for quality German wines.
