In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Grilled vegetables
Bright savoury minerality suits charred greens. -
Goat-cheese salad
Acidity cuts the creamy cheese.
How to serve Riesling vom grauen Schiefer Trocken
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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Grilled vegetables, Goat-cheese salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A dry estate Riesling from grey-slate parcels of the Marienburg: bright, mineral and savoury, the biodynamic estate's everyday dry bottling.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Clemens Busch
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Riesling vom grauen Schiefer Trocken
What does Riesling vom grauen Schiefer Trocken taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry estate Riesling from grey-slate parcels of the Marienburg: bright, mineral and savoury, the biodynamic estate's everyday dry bottling.
When should I drink Riesling vom grauen Schiefer 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 Riesling vom grauen Schiefer Trocken?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled vegetables and Goat-cheese salad. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
Is Riesling vom grauen Schiefer Trocken 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 Riesling vom grauen Schiefer Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.