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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 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
Aroma: green apple, lime, soft slate
Palate: bright citrus, light salinity, fresh finish
Entry-tier estate Riesling from biodynamic Rheinhessen parcels; bright, citrus-led with a hint of Roter Hang slate.
What it pairs with
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Vietnamese summer rolls
Bright citrus and light body suit fresh herb and rice paper. -
Steamed clams
Light salinity matches mollusc brine. -
Goat cheese tart
Acidity and lime cut chevre tartness.
History
Qvinterra is Kuehling-Gillot's value Gutswein Riesling, blended across the estate's Bodenheim and Nackenheim parcels for an entry-tier glimpse of the house style.
- 2005: Qvinterra label introduced as the Gutswein tier
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Kuehling-Gillot · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel and a small portion of used oak, 5 to 6 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 13 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Qvinterra Riesling
What does Kuehling-Gillot Qvinterra taste like?
Green apple, lime and soft slate on the nose; bright citrus, light salinity and a fresh finish. Light-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Kuehling-Gillot Qvinterra?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. Built for early-window drinking.
What food pairs with Kuehling-Gillot Qvinterra?
Vietnamese summer rolls, steamed clams and goat cheese tart are top matches.
Is Kuehling-Gillot Qvinterra vegan?
Yes. The estate is biodynamic-practicing with no animal-derived fining.
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