In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy 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.
  • 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.

  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, 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.

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