In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Allendorf's everyday estate dry Rheingau Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate at a friendly weekday price.
What it pairs with
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Asparagus with new potatoes
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High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus. -
Pan-fried plaice
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish. -
Berlin currywurst
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Riesling acidity slices curry-ketchup spice.
How to serve Allendorf Rheingau Riesling Trocken
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. Asparagus with new potatoes, Pan-fried plaice, Berlin currywurst. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Allendorf's everyday estate dry Riesling, drawn across the Oestrich-Winkel holdings.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Familie Allendorf
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Allendorf Rheingau Riesling Trocken
What does Allendorf Rheingau Riesling Trocken taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Allendorf's everyday estate dry Rheingau Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate at a friendly weekday price.
When should I drink Allendorf Rheingau Riesling Trocken?
Drink 1 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Allendorf Rheingau Riesling Trocken?
Asparagus with new potatoes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried plaice and Berlin currywurst. High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus.
Is Allendorf Rheingau Riesling Trocken 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 Allendorf Rheingau Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Gutswein Rheingau.