In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Mosel river trout meuniere
    Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
  • Roast pork with crackling
    Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment.
  • Roast chicken
    Mineral acidity and citrus lift the roast bird.

How to serve Trierer Domherrenberg Riesling Trocken

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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast pork with crackling, Roast chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A dry Riesling from the Trier city slopes, matured in the monumental late-antique cellar: bright, juicy and mineral.

Facts

Producer
Bischofliche Weinguter Trier
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Mosel Pradikatswein
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
2 to 8 from vintage
First vintage
1966

Frequently asked about Trierer Domherrenberg Riesling Trocken

What does Trierer Domherrenberg Riesling Trocken taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A dry Riesling from the Trier city slopes, matured in the monumental late-antique cellar: bright, juicy and mineral.

When should I drink Trierer Domherrenberg Riesling Trocken?

Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Trierer Domherrenberg Riesling Trocken?

Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Roast chicken. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.

What grapes are in Trierer Domherrenberg Riesling Trocken?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel Pradikatswein.

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