In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Breuer's everyday dry Riesling under the Charm label: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate at a friendly weekday price.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried zander
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce and lifts the herbaceous white spear. -
Munich obatzda with rye
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Lime acidity and minerality match the paprika-spiced cheese spread.
How to serve Charm Riesling
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. Pan-fried zander, Asparagus with hollandaise, Munich obatzda with rye. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Breuer's Charm dry Riesling is the estate-level everyday cuvee, drawn across the Ruedesheim Berg and village holdings.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Georg Breuer
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Charm Riesling
What does Charm Riesling taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Breuer's everyday dry Riesling under the Charm label: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate at a friendly weekday price.
When should I drink Charm Riesling?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Charm Riesling?
Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with hollandaise and Munich obatzda with rye. Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.
Is Charm 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 Charm Riesling?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.