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 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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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Wiener Schnitzel
Citrus acidity cuts through breaded veal in the classic Austrian pairing. -
Pan-seared cod
Saline finish mirrors flaky white fish and lemon. -
Roast chicken with thyme
Yellow fruit weight stands up to roast poultry while acid refreshes the palate.
History
Espenhof farms Flonheimer Adelberg parcels at the Wonnegau-Alzey edge; the Adelberg slope on calcareous loess yields the estate's flagship dry Riesling.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Espenhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel with a portion in traditional large oak Stueckfass
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Flonheimer Adelberg Riesling
What does Flonheimer Adelberg Riesling from Espenhof taste like?
Bright citrus, white stone fruit and stony loess-loam mineral. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Flonheimer Adelberg Riesling from Espenhof?
Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 6 years.
Where is Flonheimer Adelberg Riesling from Espenhof made?
From the Flonheimer Adelberg slope on calcareous loess at the Wonnegau-Alzey edge, by the Espenhof estate.
What food pairs with Flonheimer Adelberg Riesling from Espenhof?
Wiener Schnitzel, pan-seared cod and roast chicken with thyme. The cuvee suits breaded meats, white fish and roast poultry.
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