In the glass
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai green curry
Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Fines de claire oysters
Dry, mineral Saar Riesling and saline slate make a textbook briny match.
How to serve Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett
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. Spicy Thai green curry, Sichuan mapo tofu, Fines de claire oysters. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A featherweight fruity-style Kabinett from the Brauneberger Juffer: low alcohol, racy acidity and crystalline orchard fruit, a classic Mosel aperitif.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Fritz Haag
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 22 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1605
Frequently asked about Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett
What does Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A featherweight fruity-style Kabinett from the Brauneberger Juffer: low alcohol, racy acidity and crystalline orchard fruit, a classic Mosel aperitif.
When should I drink Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett?
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 Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Fines de claire oysters. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
What grapes are in Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.