In the glass
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
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Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus. -
Hamburg matjes herring
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Crisp Riesling acidity slices through oily salt-cured herring. -
Pan-fried plaice
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish.
How to serve Barth Rheingau Riesling Trocken Estate
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 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
- 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.