Jakob Schneider Melaphyr Riesling Trocken 2022

Wine Type: White
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Appellation: Nahe
Country: Germany
Region: Nahe – Niederhausen
Producer/Winemaker: Jakob Schneider
Vineyard: Estate-grown fruit primarily from volcanic soils around Niederhäuser Klamm and Hermannshöhle
Soil: Melaphyr (a type of volcanic porphyry), known for imparting mineral structure and tension
Farming: Sustainable, hand-harvested
Alcohol: 12.0% ABV
Fermentation & Élevage: Native yeasts, stainless steel fermentation, aged on fine lees

Tasting Notes

Pale straw with green highlights. Aromas of white peach, lemon pith, crushed slate, and a whisper of white blossoms. The palate is dry, energetic, and finely etched—offering flavors of green apple, grapefruit, and stone, with racy acidity and a sleek, mineral-driven finish. A beautifully chiseled Riesling with focus and finesse.

Food Pairings

Fresh oysters, Thai green curry, Grilled trout with herbs, Spicy shrimp tacos, Young goat cheese

About the Producer

Jakob Schneider is one of the leading producers in the Nahe, crafting precise and expressive Rieslings from some of the region’s most dramatic vineyard sites. The Melaphyr Trocken highlights the unique volcanic terroir of Niederhausen, offering a distinctly mineral expression of dry Riesling. It’s a go-to pick for lovers of tension, energy, and clarity in white wine.