Trier: Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting
Explore the rich and long history of the wine-growing region of Moselle and Trier on this guided walking tour of Germany's oldest city. Enjoy an included wine-tasting ...
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In the glass
Aroma: smoke, herbs
Palate: salinity, minerals
The producer sums it up as smoke, herbs, saltiness and minerals, dry, with a well-structured palate and a long, intense finish of herbs, minerals and smoke.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sea bass Saline minerality and smoke echo the char and the sea.More wines for sea bass →
- Herb-crusted veal Herbal notes and structure match the crust.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Asparagus with brown butter Smoke and herbs complement green asparagus.More wines for vegetables and salads →
How to serve Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling GG
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Serve at 8-10°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium white-wine glass.
- Pair with the food. Grilled sea bass, Herb-crusted veal, Asparagus with brown butter. Match the wine's weight to the dish.
History
Dry Grosses Gewachs from ungrafted vines planted in 1944 in the Piesporter Goldtropfchen, fermented spontaneously and aged in wooden barrel.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut A.J. Adam · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Grosses Gewachs, Piesporter Goldtropfchen (Mosel)
- Oak
- Spontaneous fermentation and ageing in wooden barrels
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 at the estate shop
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling GG
What does Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling GG taste like?
On the nose, smoke, herbs. On the palate, salinity, minerals. The producer sums it up as smoke, herbs, saltiness and minerals, dry, with a well-structured palate and a long, intense finish of herbs, minerals and smoke.
What food pairs with Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling GG?
Grilled sea bass is the first match: saline minerality and smoke echo the char and the sea. Also try Herb-crusted veal and Asparagus with brown butter.
What grapes are in Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling GG?
The producer lists Riesling. The wine is classified as Grosses Gewachs, Piesporter Goldtropfchen (Mosel).
Is Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling GG vegan?
Yes, Weingut A.J. Adam marks this wine as vegan on its own site.
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