Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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
What it pairs with
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Roast pork loin with apple
Yellow apple core mirrors the dish while medium acid cuts through pork fat. -
Pan-seared scallops
Soft texture and saline finish mirror the sweet shellfish. -
Roast chicken with thyme
Yellow fruit weight stands up to roast poultry while medium acid refreshes.
History
Dreissigacker added a dry Pinot Gris to the EU-Bio range; Bechtheim Kalkmergel parcels yield a yellow-apple register beside the Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Dreissigacker · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grauburgunder
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel with a portion in traditional large oak Stueckfass
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Grauburgunder Dreissigacker
What does Grauburgunder Dreissigacker taste like?
Yellow apple, toasted almond and stony mineral. Full-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Grauburgunder Dreissigacker?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 5 years.
Where is Grauburgunder Dreissigacker made?
From Bechtheim Kalkmergel parcels, EU-Bio farmed by Jochen Dreissigacker.
What food pairs with Grauburgunder Dreissigacker?
Roast pork loin with apple, pan-seared scallops and roast chicken with thyme. The cuvee suits pork, shellfish and roast poultry.
Tags
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