In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy 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 chicken
    Mineral acidity and citrus lift the roast bird.

How to serve Batterieberg Riesling Trocken

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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 dry single-vineyard Riesling from the namesake Batterieberg, blasted from rock in the 19th century: concentrated, deep and minerally.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Immich-Batterieberg
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Mosel Pradikatswein
Price
EUR 40 to 65 at retail
Drinking window
6 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
2009

Frequently asked about Batterieberg Riesling Trocken

What does Batterieberg Riesling Trocken taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry single-vineyard Riesling from the namesake Batterieberg, blasted from rock in the 19th century: concentrated, deep and minerally.

When should I drink Batterieberg Riesling Trocken?

Drink 6 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Batterieberg 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 Batterieberg Riesling Trocken?

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

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