In the glass
What it pairs with
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Veal Schnitzel
Citrus drive cuts breaded veal. -
Spargel
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Salty drive lifts hollandaise.
How to serve Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling
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. Veal Schnitzel, Spargel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jesuitengarten is the parallel Forst Grosse Lage in the Wegeler Pfalz line.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Geheimrat J. Wegeler Pfalz
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1882
Frequently asked about Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling
What does Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Dry Riesling from the basalt Forster Jesuitengarten: yellow plum, smoke and a savoury close.
When should I drink Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling?
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 Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling?
Veal Schnitzel is the canonical pairing; Spargel is the other strong match. Citrus drive cuts breaded veal.
Is Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling 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 Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz.