Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, lime, white spice

Palate: citrus, mineral, wet stone

Allendorf's dry Riesling from the Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg: ripe yellow apple, lime and broad mineral palate from the Hattenheim slope.

What it pairs with

  • Pan-fried zander
    Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.
  • Roast pork loin
    Yellow fruit matches herb-rubbed pork.
  • Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry
    Riesling acidity cuts breaded veal richness.

How to serve Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Erste Lage

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. Pan-fried zander, Roast pork loin, Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Allendorf's Pfaffenberg Riesling is a long-running cuvee in the Oestrich-Winkel estate's range; the family's history is documented to 1292.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Familie Allendorf · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Erste Lage

What does Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Erste Lage taste like?

On the nose, yellow apple, lime, white spice. On the palate, citrus, mineral, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Allendorf's dry Riesling from the Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg: ripe yellow apple, lime and broad mineral palate from the Hattenheim slope.

When should I drink Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Erste Lage?

Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Erste Lage?

Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin and Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.

Is Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Erste Lage vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Erste Lage?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau.

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