In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy aciditySweetLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Seared foie gras
    Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.
  • Sichuan mapo tofu
    The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.
  • Glazed duck breast
    Concentrated fruit and racy acidity match the rich poultry.

How to serve Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Spatlese

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Seared foie gras, Sichuan mapo tofu, Glazed duck breast. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A concentrated fruity-style Spatlese from the Dhroner Hofberg, with ripe fruit and piercing acidity for the long cellar.

Facts

Producer
Weingut A.J. Adam
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
Price
EUR 30 to 50 at retail
Drinking window
6 to 22 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Scores

  • Vinous 92 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Frequently asked about Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Spatlese

What does Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Spatlese taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A concentrated fruity-style Spatlese from the Dhroner Hofberg, with ripe fruit and piercing acidity for the long cellar.

When should I drink Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Spatlese?

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 Spatlese?

Seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Glazed duck breast. Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.

What grapes are in Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Spatlese?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.

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