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 Karthauserhofberg Bruno 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 dry single-vineyard Riesling from the Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg monopole: racy, mineral and taut in the classic Ruwer mould.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Karthauserhof
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 30 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1335
Frequently asked about Karthauserhofberg Bruno Riesling Trocken
What does Karthauserhofberg Bruno Riesling Trocken taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry single-vineyard Riesling from the Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg monopole: racy, mineral and taut in the classic Ruwer mould.
When should I drink Karthauserhofberg Bruno Riesling Trocken?
Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Karthauserhofberg Bruno 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 Karthauserhofberg Bruno Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.