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 Graacher Domprobst 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 Graacher Domprobst, savoury and mineral from steep blue slate.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Kerpen
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel Pradikatswein
- Price
- EUR 20 to 34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1803
Frequently asked about Graacher Domprobst Riesling Trocken
What does Graacher Domprobst Riesling Trocken taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry single-vineyard Riesling from the Graacher Domprobst, savoury and mineral from steep blue slate.
When should I drink Graacher Domprobst Riesling Trocken?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Graacher Domprobst 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 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel Pradikatswein.