In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Flick's everyday dry Rheingau Riesling: bright lime, green apple and chalky loess minerality from the Florsheim-Wicker holdings.
What it pairs with
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Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus. -
Pan-fried plaice
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish. -
Vegetable risotto
Citrus and herb tones lift the vegetable-rice umami.
How to serve Florsheim-Wicker 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. Asparagus with hollandaise, Pan-fried plaice, Vegetable risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Flick's everyday Florsheim-Wicker dry Riesling sits at the entry of the estate's range, drawn across the village holdings.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Joachim Flick
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Florsheim-Wicker Riesling Trocken
What does Florsheim-Wicker Riesling Trocken taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Flick's everyday dry Rheingau Riesling: bright lime, green apple and chalky loess minerality from the Florsheim-Wicker holdings.
When should I drink Florsheim-Wicker Riesling Trocken?
Drink 1 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Florsheim-Wicker Riesling Trocken?
Asparagus with hollandaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried plaice and Vegetable risotto. High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus.
Is Florsheim-Wicker Riesling 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 Florsheim-Wicker Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Gutswein Rheingau.