In the glass
What it pairs with
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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 chicken
Mineral acidity and citrus lift the roast bird.
How to serve Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling 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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast pork with crackling, Roast chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A spontaneously fermented, cask-numbered dry-tasting Riesling from the Niedermenniger Herrenberg, transparent and gastronomic.
Facts
- Producer
- Hofgut Falkenstein
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel Pradikatswein
- Price
- EUR 18 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1981
Frequently asked about Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Trocken
What does Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Trocken taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A spontaneously fermented, cask-numbered dry-tasting Riesling from the Niedermenniger Herrenberg, transparent and gastronomic.
When should I drink Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Trocken?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Trocken?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Roast chicken. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel Pradikatswein.