Trier, Moselle: Wine Tour with Cruise
Experience the Moselle on the boat. Afterwards, you will visit a winemaker in Trier with wine tasting and food. The journey to the winemaker is by vintage bus.
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2047.
vintage8 yrs28 yrs30 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2019 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Glazed duck breast
Concentrated fruit and racy acidity match the rich poultry.
How to serve Karthauserhofberg Riesling Spatlese
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. Seared foie gras, Sichuan mapo tofu, Glazed duck breast. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A concentrated fruity-style Spatlese from the Karthauserhofberg monopole, with ripe fruit and piercing Ruwer acidity.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Karthauserhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 30 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 28 from vintage
Frequently asked about Karthauserhofberg Riesling Spatlese
What does Karthauserhofberg Riesling Spatlese taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A concentrated fruity-style Spatlese from the Karthauserhofberg monopole, with ripe fruit and piercing Ruwer acidity.
When should I drink Karthauserhofberg Riesling Spatlese?
Drink 8 to 28 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Karthauserhofberg Riesling Spatlese?
Seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Glazed duck breast. Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.
What grapes are in Karthauserhofberg Riesling Spatlese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.
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