In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roquefort on walnut bread
Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match. -
Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying. -
On its own as a meditation wine
Liqueur-like concentration and electric acidity make it a finish in itself.
How to serve Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roquefort on walnut bread, Seared foie gras, On its own as a meditation wine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The most expensive young white wine on earth in great vintages: a tiny-production, intensely botrytised Scharzhofberg TBA of liqueur-like concentration and electric acidity.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Egon Muller - Scharzhof
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 5000 to 15000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 20 to 100 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1900
Frequently asked about Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
What does Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. The most expensive young white wine on earth in great vintages: a tiny-production, intensely botrytised Scharzhofberg TBA of liqueur-like concentration and electric acidity.
When should I drink Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese?
Drink 20 to 100 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 Trockenbeerenauslese?
Roquefort on walnut bread is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared foie gras and On its own as a meditation wine. Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match.
What grapes are in Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.