Ruppertsberg is a sub-region of Pfalz, Germany.
The signature grape is Riesling, backed by Gewürztraminer.
The ground underneath is clay, limestone and sand.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows baked pears, sometimes pineapple, hints of preserved lemon and green apple, plus one more.
Names to look for on a shelf: A. Christmann, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf and Von Winning.
At the table these bottles work with seafood, light salads, poultry dishes and asian cuisine.
Serve at 7 to 10°C.
In the glass.
Dry white: Baked pears, Sometimes pineapple.
Sweet white: Hints of preserved lemon, Green apple, Chalky minerality.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- A. Christmann Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Pfalz, Germany
- Dr. Bassermann-Jordan Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad Riesling Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
- Dr. Bassermann-Jordan Ruppertsberger Riesling Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
- Dr. Burklin-Wolf Reiterpfad G.C. Riesling, Pfalz, Germany
- Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisbohl G.C. Riesling, Pfalz, Germany
- Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisbohl Riesling Beerenauslese, Pfalz, Germany
- Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisbohl Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Pfalz, Germany
- Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Hoheburg P.C. Riesling Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
At the table.
- seafood
- light salads
- poultry dishes
- Asian cuisine
- spicy foods
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 7 to 10°C.
Nearby regions.
Ruppertsberg: common questions
01.What grapes is Ruppertsberg known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Ruppertsberg make?+
03.Where is Ruppertsberg?+
04.What food goes with Ruppertsberg wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Germany, or the wider Pfalz guide.