Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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
What it pairs with
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Goat cheese salad
Stony mineral lift sharpens tangy chevre while acid refreshes the greens. -
Spaghetti alle vongole
Saline finish mirrors clam brine; citrus lift suits lemon and garlic. -
Wiener Schnitzel
Citrus acidity cuts through the breaded veal in the classic Austrian pairing.
History
Battenfeld-Spanier's Ortswein tier was codified as the VDP village-wine classification rolled out across Germany after 2010; the Hohen-Suelzer Riesling draws on parcels declassified from the village's Grosse Lage selection.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Ortswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel with a portion in traditional large oak Stueckfass
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Hohen-Suelzer Riesling Ortswein
What does Hohen-Suelzer Riesling Ortswein taste like?
Bright citrus, white stone fruit and stony mineral. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Hohen-Suelzer Riesling Ortswein?
Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 6 years.
Where is Hohen-Suelzer Riesling Ortswein made?
From calcareous parcels around Hohen-Suelzen in the southern Wonnegau, declassified from the Battenfeld-Spanier Grosse Lage selection.
What food pairs with Hohen-Suelzer Riesling Ortswein?
Goat cheese salad, spaghetti alle vongole and Wiener Schnitzel. The cuvee suits soft cheeses, shellfish and breaded white meats.
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