In the glass
What it pairs with
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Thai green curry
Off-dry Riesling sweetness cools chili spice. -
Konigsberger Klopse
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Caper-cream sauce pairs with off-dry Spaetlese.
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
- Weingut Kurt Darting
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1780
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.