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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lime zest, smoky slate, white blossom

Palate: mineral, citrus, spice

Fricke's dry Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling: bright, slate-driven, racy Riesling from the upper Lorch grey-slate terraces.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Spundekäs Local tradition German Wikipedia says Spundekäs is classically eaten with white wine and served in practically every wine house and Straußwirtschaft of the Rheingau. It names no grape; these dry Rieslings, light to medium in body, are our examples, their high acidity cutting the cream and onion. Hessischer Handkäse Our pick Apple wine is the usual drink with Handkäse, and German Wikipedia names dry white wine for areas such as Rheinhessen and the Palatinate. A dry, high-acid Riesling meets the onion and vinegar marinade with acidity of its own.

How to serve Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pan-fried plaice, Munich obatzda, Sushi assortment. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Fricke's Bodental-Steinberg is drawn from the upper Lorch grey-slate terraces; sits at the village-level dry tier.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Eva Fricke · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 30 to 45 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling

What does Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling taste like?

On the nose, lime zest, smoky slate, white blossom. On the palate, mineral, citrus, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Fricke's dry Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling: bright, slate-driven, racy Riesling from the upper Lorch grey-slate terraces.

When should I drink Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling?

Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling?

Pan-fried plaice is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Munich obatzda and Sushi assortment. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish.

Is Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling vegan?

Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.

What grapes are in Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

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