In the glass
What it pairs with
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Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying. -
Peking duck
Concentrated sweet fruit and acidity match the lacquered skin and hoisin. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.
How to serve Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese
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. Seared foie gras, Peking duck, Sichuan mapo tofu. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A profound Saar Spatlese from the Scharzhofberg: concentrated yet ethereal, with piercing acidity carrying ripe fruit and slate over a very long life.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Egon Muller - Scharzhof
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 120 to 250 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1900
Scores
- Wine Advocate 95 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2020)
Frequently asked about Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese
What does Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A profound Saar Spatlese from the Scharzhofberg: concentrated yet ethereal, with piercing acidity carrying ripe fruit and slate over a very long life.
When should I drink Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese?
Drink 8 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese?
Seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Peking duck and Sichuan mapo tofu. Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.
What grapes are in Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.