In the glass
Aroma: peach, apricot, quince, salty slate
Palate: yellow fruit, spice, mineral density
Dry Grosses Gewachs from ungrafted old vines on Erden's red slate: ripe yellow stone fruit, salty slate minerality and a spicy, dense palate.
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Roast guinea fowl
The wine's density and spice stand up to dark poultry while acidity refreshes the palate. -
Aged Gruyere
Salty slate minerality plays against the nutty cheese.
How to serve Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast guinea fowl, Aged Gruyere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Dry Grosses Gewachs from ungrafted old vines on Erden's red slate: ripe yellow stone fruit, salty slate minerality and a spicy, dense palate.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Dr. Loosen
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Oak
- Aged in traditional large oak Fuder casks
- Price
- EUR 45 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Wine Advocate 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben
What does Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben taste like?
On the nose, peach, apricot, quince, salty slate. On the palate, yellow fruit, spice, mineral density. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Dry Grosses Gewachs from ungrafted old vines on Erden's red slate: ripe yellow stone fruit, salty slate minerality and a spicy, dense palate.
When should I drink Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben?
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 Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast guinea fowl and Aged Gruyere. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
Is Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.