Structure
Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessoff dry
Finishlong
Drinking window
Best
5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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
Medium-bodiedHigh acidityOff DryLong finish
How to serve Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Spaetlese
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. Thai green curry, Konigsberger Klopse. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Darting is a long-time Pfalz benchmark for off-dry Spaetlese and Auslese; the Michelsberg Spaetlese has been the estate's flagship off-dry Riesling for decades.
Facts
- Producer
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Weingut Kurt Darting · visiting guide
- Grapes
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Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
Frequently asked about Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Spaetlese
What does Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Spaetlese taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Off-dry Riesling Spaetlese from the Durkheimer Michelsberg: ripe peach, candied citrus, racy acid and a long sweet-tart close.
When should I drink Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Spaetlese?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Spaetlese?
Thai green curry is the canonical pairing; Konigsberger Klopse is the other strong match. Off-dry Riesling sweetness cools chili spice.
Is Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Spaetlese vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Spaetlese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.
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