In the glass
What it pairs with
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Wurstmarkt Bratwurst
Local Bad Durkheim sausage pairs with the village dry Riesling. -
White asparagus
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Salty drive lifts hollandaise.
How to serve Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wurstmarkt Bratwurst, White asparagus. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Fitz-Ritter has nine generations on the Bad Durkheim site and bottles the Michelsberg organically as VDP founding member.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Fitz-Ritter
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1908
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling GG
What does Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling GG taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Fitz-Ritter's organic dry Grosses Gewachs from the Durkheimer Michelsberg: ripe yellow stone fruit, herb and a savoury close.
When should I drink Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling GG?
Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling GG?
Wurstmarkt Bratwurst is the canonical pairing; White asparagus is the other strong match. Local Bad Durkheim sausage pairs with the village dry Riesling.
Is Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling GG vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz.