Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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 acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Wiener Schnitzel
    Citrus acidity cuts through breaded veal in the classic Austrian pairing.
  • Pan-seared cod
    Saline finish mirrors flaky white fish and lemon.
  • Goat cheese
    Stony mineral lift sharpens tangy chevre while acid refreshes the palate.

History

The Staatsdomaene Oppenheim is a teaching estate of Land Rheinland-Pfalz; the Oppenheimer Riesling Ortswein is the village-tier cuvee codified under the VDP Ortswein roll-out.

Facts

Producer
Staatsdomaene Oppenheim · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Ortswein Rheinhessen
Oak
Aged in stainless steel with a portion in traditional large oak Stueckfass
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
2012
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Oppenheimer Riesling Ortswein

What does Oppenheimer Riesling Ortswein taste like?

Bright citrus, white stone fruit and stony Rheinterrasse mineral. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Oppenheimer Riesling Ortswein?

Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 6 years.

Where is Oppenheimer Riesling Ortswein made?

From Rheinterrasse parcels around Oppenheim, declassified from the Staatsdomaene Grosse Lage selection.

What food pairs with Oppenheimer Riesling Ortswein?

Wiener Schnitzel, pan-seared cod and goat cheese. The cuvee suits breaded meats, white fish and tangy cheese.

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