Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
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 in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Spaghetti alle vongole
Saline finish mirrors clam brine; citrus lift suits lemon and garlic. -
Pan-seared cod
Saline mineral finish mirrors flaky white fish and lemon. -
Goat cheese salad
Stony mineral lift sharpens tangy chevre while acid refreshes the greens.
History
Knewitz village-tier Riesling is the estate's Appenheimer Ortswein, codified under the VDP village-wine classification after the Runkel brothers reorganised the range in the early 2010s.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Knewitz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Ortswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel with a portion in traditional large oak Stueckfass
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Appenheimer Riesling Ortswein
What does Appenheimer Riesling Ortswein from Knewitz taste like?
Bright citrus, white stone fruit and stony Kalkmergel mineral. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Appenheimer Riesling Ortswein from Knewitz?
Drink 3 to 10 years from vintage. Suits weeknight drinking and is best within 6 years.
Where is Appenheimer Riesling Ortswein from Knewitz made?
From Kalkmergel parcels around Appenheim, declassified from the Knewitz Grosse Lage selection.
What food pairs with Appenheimer Riesling Ortswein from Knewitz?
Spaghetti alle vongole, pan-seared cod and goat cheese salad. The cuvee suits shellfish, white fish and tangy cheese.
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