Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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
What it pairs with
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Spaghetti alle vongole
Saline finish mirrors clam brine; citrus lift suits lemon and garlic. -
Wiener Schnitzel
Citrus acidity cuts through breaded veal in the classic Austrian pairing. -
Sushi
Saline-iodine lift suits salmon and tuna nigiri.
History
Drei Sterne is the Gunderloch dry-Gutswein, named for the three-star Carl Gunderloch label motif and codified after the VDP Gutswein roll-out in the 2010s.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Gunderloch · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel with a portion in traditional large oak Stueckfass
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Drei Sterne Riesling Trocken
What does Drei Sterne Riesling Trocken taste like?
Apple, citrus and salty Roter Hang mineral. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Drei Sterne Riesling Trocken?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 5 years.
Where is Drei Sterne Riesling Trocken made?
From Roter Hang and Nackenheim parcels around the Gunderloch estate, bottled at the Gutswein tier.
What food pairs with Drei Sterne Riesling Trocken?
Spaghetti alle vongole, Wiener Schnitzel and sushi. The cuvee suits shellfish, breaded white meats and sushi.
Tags
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