In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Asparagus with vinaigrette
High acidity and citrus suit the green vegetable and its dressing. -
Sushi
Clean citrus and minerality suit raw fish.
How to serve Riesling Trocken Estate
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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Asparagus with vinaigrette, Sushi. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Fritz Haag
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 13 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Riesling Trocken Estate
What does Riesling Trocken Estate taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The estate's dry village-and-estate blend: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, an everyday introduction to the Brauneberg house style.
When should I drink Riesling Trocken Estate?
Drink 1 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Trocken Estate?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with vinaigrette and Sushi. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Riesling Trocken Estate?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.