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Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: ripe apricot, candied citrus, honey, slate

Palate: juicy fruit, vibrant acidity

Dense and juicy, with apricot, candied citrus and honey over fine slate minerality, held in tension by precise acidity and finishing long and harmonious.

What it pairs with

How to serve Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-11°C. Serve at 8-11°C, as the producer advises. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass.
  4. Pair with the food. Apricot and almond tart, Roquefort, Creme brulee. Match the wine's weight to the dish.

History

Goldkapsel Auslese from the Erdener Pralat, a sweet Mosel the producer recommends alone, with fine desserts or as a keepsake for special occasions.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Dr. Loosen · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Pradikatswein Auslese Goldkapsel, Erdener Pralat (Mosel)
Price
EUR 85 at the estate shop

Frequently asked about Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel

What does Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel taste like?

On the nose, ripe apricot, candied citrus, honey, slate. On the palate, juicy fruit, vibrant acidity. Dense and juicy, with apricot, candied citrus and honey over fine slate minerality, held in tension by precise acidity and finishing long and harmonious.

What food pairs with Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel?

Apricot and almond tart is the first match: matches the wine's apricot and candied citrus. Also try Roquefort and Creme brulee.

What grapes are in Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel?

The producer lists Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Pradikatswein Auslese Goldkapsel, Erdener Pralat (Mosel).

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