Structure
Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Drinking window
Best
4 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish
How to serve Birkweiler Mandelberg 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. Roast chicken, Spargel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mandelberg is a parallel single-vineyard to Kastanienbusch in the Gies-Duppel portfolio.
Facts
- Producer
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Weingut Gies-Duppel · visiting guide
- Grapes
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Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 14 from vintage
Frequently asked about Birkweiler Mandelberg Riesling
What does Birkweiler Mandelberg Riesling taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Dry single-vineyard Riesling from the Birkweiler Mandelberg: ripe peach, almond, mineral and a clean close.
When should I drink Birkweiler Mandelberg Riesling?
Drink 4 to 14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Birkweiler Mandelberg Riesling?
Roast chicken is the canonical pairing; Spargel is the other strong match. Riesling fruit flatters poultry.
Is Birkweiler Mandelberg 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 Birkweiler Mandelberg Riesling?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.
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