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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDry

Palate: silky texture

The estate says the finely eroded blue slate gives subtle, fine and elegant Rieslings with a silky texture and invigorating clarity, long-distance runners.

What it pairs with

How to serve Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Serve at 8-10°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium white-wine glass.
  4. Pair with the food. Steamed sole, Chicken breast with chervil, Scallop crudo. Match the wine's weight to the dish.

History

Riesling from the Ellergrub, a steep Enkirch site in the Starkenburger Fels about 200 metres upstream of the Batterieberg, on finely eroded dark (blue) slate.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Immich-Batterieberg · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Qualitatswein, Enkircher Ellergrub (Mosel)
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 40 at the estate shop
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling

What does Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling taste like?

On the palate, silky texture. The estate says the finely eroded blue slate gives subtle, fine and elegant Rieslings with a silky texture and invigorating clarity, long-distance runners.

What food pairs with Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling?

Steamed sole is the first match: subtle elegance suits delicate flatfish. Also try Chicken breast with chervil and Scallop crudo.

What grapes are in Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling?

The producer lists Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Qualitatswein, Enkircher Ellergrub (Mosel).

Is Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling vegan?

Yes, Weingut Immich-Batterieberg marks this wine as vegan on its own site.

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