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 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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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Sushi
Saline-iodine lift suits salmon and tuna nigiri. -
Pan-seared cod
Saline finish mirrors flaky white fish and lemon. -
Goat cheese
Stony mineral lift sharpens tangy chevre while acid refreshes the palate.
History
Huff's entry-tier dry Riesling is the everyday estate Gutswein, drawing on Nierstein-Schwabsburg parcels declassified from the Schwabsburger and Niersteiner selections.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Fritz Ekkehard Huff · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 9 to 14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Riesling Trocken Huff
What does Riesling Trocken Huff taste like?
Apple, citrus and stony Roter Hang mineral. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Riesling Trocken Huff?
Drink 2 to 6 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 4 years.
Where is Riesling Trocken Huff made?
From parcels around Nierstein-Schwabsburg on the southern Roter Hang periphery, bottled at the estate Gutswein tier.
What food pairs with Riesling Trocken Huff?
Sushi, pan-seared cod and goat cheese. The cuvee suits sushi, white fish and tangy cheese.
Tags
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