In the glass
What it pairs with
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Hamburg matjes herring
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Crisp low-alcohol Kabinett slices through oily salt-cured herring with onion. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
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Racy lime acidity matches the herbaceous spear and lightens the buttery sauce. -
Sushi assortment
Light-bodied Riesling with citrus and slate minerality refreshes rice vinegar and raw fish.
How to serve Steinberger Riesling Kabinett Trocken
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. Hamburg matjes herring, Asparagus with hollandaise, Sushi assortment. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The dry Kabinett tier of the Steinberger range, drawn from the same 1136 Cistercian walled vineyard as the GG and aimed at lower-alcohol everyday drinking.
Facts
- Producer
- Hessische Staatsweinguter Kloster Eberbach
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Steinberger Riesling Kabinett Trocken
What does Steinberger Riesling Kabinett Trocken taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Dry Steinberger Kabinett: light-bodied, racy, slate-driven Riesling at low alcohol, the everyday version of the walled-vineyard cuvee.
When should I drink Steinberger Riesling Kabinett Trocken?
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 Steinberger Riesling Kabinett Trocken?
Hamburg matjes herring is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with hollandaise and Sushi assortment. Crisp low-alcohol Kabinett slices through oily salt-cured herring with onion.
Is Steinberger Riesling Kabinett Trocken 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 Steinberger Riesling Kabinett Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.