In the glass
What it pairs with
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Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Glazed duck breast
Concentrated sweet fruit and acidity match the rich, glazed poultry.
How to serve Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
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. Seared foie gras, Sichuan mapo tofu, Glazed duck breast. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A racy, crystalline fruity-style Spatlese from the Juffer-Sonnenuhr: pure stone fruit and citrus over the trademark Brauneberg tension and length.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Fritz Haag
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 35 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1605
Scores
- Vinous 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
What does Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A racy, crystalline fruity-style Spatlese from the Juffer-Sonnenuhr: pure stone fruit and citrus over the trademark Brauneberg tension and length.
When should I drink Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese?
Drink 8 to 30 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-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese?
Seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Glazed duck breast. Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.
What grapes are in Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.