In the glass
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
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Pan-fried plaice
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish. -
Munich obatzda
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Citrus acidity and minerality lift the paprika-spiced cheese spread. -
Sushi assortment
Racy minerality refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish.
How to serve Lorcher Bodental-Steinberg Riesling
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. 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
- 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.