In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast pork with crackling
Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment. -
Roast root vegetables
Savoury spice and minerality flatter the caramelised roots. -
Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
How to serve Marienburg Riesling vom roten Schiefer
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. Roast pork with crackling, Roast root vegetables, Mosel river trout meuniere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A dry village-level Marienburg Riesling from red slate: juicy, spicy and savoury with a fine mineral cut, biodynamically farmed.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Clemens Busch
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 30 to 48 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Marienburg Riesling vom roten Schiefer
What does Marienburg Riesling vom roten Schiefer taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry village-level Marienburg Riesling from red slate: juicy, spicy and savoury with a fine mineral cut, biodynamically farmed.
When should I drink Marienburg Riesling vom roten Schiefer?
Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Marienburg Riesling vom roten Schiefer?
Roast pork with crackling is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast root vegetables and Mosel river trout meuniere. Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment.
Is Marienburg Riesling vom roten Schiefer vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Marienburg Riesling vom roten Schiefer?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.