In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Roast pork with crackling
Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment. -
Roast chicken
Mineral acidity and citrus lift the roast bird.
How to serve Dhroner Hofberg Riesling GG
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast pork with crackling, Roast chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A dry Grosses Gewachs from the revived steep Dhroner Hofberg: concentrated, taut and deeply mineral, a collector favourite.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut A.J. Adam
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Dhroner Hofberg Riesling GG
What does Dhroner Hofberg Riesling GG taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry Grosses Gewachs from the revived steep Dhroner Hofberg: concentrated, taut and deeply mineral, a collector favourite.
When should I drink Dhroner Hofberg Riesling GG?
Drink 6 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Dhroner Hofberg Riesling GG?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Roast chicken. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Dhroner Hofberg Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.