Structure

Bodylight
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishshort
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 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

Light-bodiedHigh acidityDryShort finish

Aroma: lime, grapefruit, green apple

Dry village-level Riesling from Sasbach with a citrus-forward nose of lime, grapefruit and green apple, per the producer's own note.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled white fish
    High acidity and citrus character are a classic match for simply prepared fish.
  • Ceviche
    Bright acidity mirrors the citrus in a ceviche marinade.
  • Goat cheese salad
    Racy acidity balances tangy fresh cheese.

History

Bercher's village-tier dry Riesling from Sasbach, the entry point into the estate's Riesling range before the Limburg Erste Lage bottlings.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Bercher · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Ortswein
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak contact.
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR10-13 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage

Frequently asked about Sasbacher Riesling

What does Sasbacher Riesling taste like?

A citrus-forward nose of lime, grapefruit and green apple, dry and light-bodied.

When should I drink it?

It is made for early drinking, within 1 to 5 years of the vintage.

What food pairs with it?

Grilled white fish and ceviche both suit its bright citrus acidity.

Tags

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