Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 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: green apple, lime, white blossom

Palate: citrus, mineral, spice

Barth's everyday EU-organic dry Rheingau Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Hattenheim slate at a friendly weekday price.

What it pairs with

How to serve Barth Rheingau Riesling Trocken Estate

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. Asparagus with hollandaise, Hamburg matjes herring, Pan-fried plaice. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Barth's everyday EU-organic estate dry Riesling, drawn across the Hattenheim holdings.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Barth Wein- und Sektgut · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Gutswein Rheingau
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1 to 6 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Barth Rheingau Riesling Trocken Estate

What does Barth Rheingau Riesling Trocken Estate 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. Barth's everyday EU-organic dry Rheingau Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Hattenheim slate at a friendly weekday price.

When should I drink Barth Rheingau Riesling Trocken Estate?

Drink 1 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Barth Rheingau Riesling Trocken Estate?

Asparagus with hollandaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Hamburg matjes herring and Pan-fried plaice. High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus.

Is Barth Rheingau Riesling Trocken Estate 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 Barth Rheingau Riesling Trocken Estate?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Gutswein Rheingau.

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