Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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 acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Mosel river trout meuniere
    Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
  • Roast pork with crackling
    Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment.
  • Roast vegetables
    Savoury minerality flatters the caramelised roots.

How to serve Schieferterrassen Riesling Trocken

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast pork with crackling, Roast vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The estate's dry village blend from the Winningen slate terraces: juicy, mineral and savoury, the gateway to the Lower Mosel terroir.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Heymann-Lowenstein · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Mosel QbA
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
2 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Frequently asked about Schieferterrassen Riesling Trocken

What does Schieferterrassen Riesling Trocken taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The estate's dry village blend from the Winningen slate terraces: juicy, mineral and savoury, the gateway to the Lower Mosel terroir.

When should I drink Schieferterrassen Riesling Trocken?

Drink 2 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Schieferterrassen Riesling Trocken?

Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Roast vegetables. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.

What grapes are in Schieferterrassen Riesling Trocken?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.

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