In the glass
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai green curry
Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Steamed sea bass
Racy acidity and low alcohol flatter delicate fish.
How to serve Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett
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. Spicy Thai green curry, Sichuan mapo tofu, Steamed sea bass. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A classic fruity-style Kabinett from the Erdener Treppchen, low in alcohol with crystalline orchard fruit and a fine slate edge.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Dr. Hermann
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel Pradikatswein
- Price
- EUR 18 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 16 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1967
Frequently asked about Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett
What does Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A classic fruity-style Kabinett from the Erdener Treppchen, low in alcohol with crystalline orchard fruit and a fine slate edge.
When should I drink Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett?
Drink 4 to 16 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Steamed sea bass. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
What grapes are in Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel Pradikatswein.