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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessmedium sweet

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityMedium Sweet

Aroma: peach, apricot, red apple peel, citrus zest

Palate: concentrated fruit, delicate sweetness, vibrant acidity

Concentrated fruit, delicate sweetness and vibrant acidity over the spicy, almost peppery mineral depth of red slate, lean and elegant rather than heavy.

What it pairs with

How to serve Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese

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 8-10°C. Serve at 8-10°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium white-wine glass.
  4. Pair with the food. Thai green curry, Smoked trout, Pork belly with apple sauce. Match the wine's weight to the dish.

History

Late-harvest Riesling from the red, iron-rich slate of the Erdener Treppchen. The producer says the red slate gives a spicy, almost peppery minerality that distinguishes it from the neighbouring Urziger Wurzgarten.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Dr. Loosen · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Pradikatswein Spatlese, Erdener Treppchen (Mosel)
Price
EUR 21 at the estate shop

Frequently asked about Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese

What does Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese taste like?

On the nose, peach, apricot, red apple peel, citrus zest. On the palate, concentrated fruit, delicate sweetness, vibrant acidity. Concentrated fruit, delicate sweetness and vibrant acidity over the spicy, almost peppery mineral depth of red slate, lean and elegant rather than heavy.

What food pairs with Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese?

Thai green curry is the first match: delicate sweetness and acidity cool the heat while the fruit meets lemongrass and coconut. Also try Smoked trout and Pork belly with apple sauce.

What grapes are in Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese?

The producer lists Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Pradikatswein Spatlese, Erdener Treppchen (Mosel).

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