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. -
Green salad
High acidity and freshness refresh the palate. -
Sushi
Clean citrus suits raw fish.
How to serve Haus Klosterberg 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, Green salad, Sushi. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Molitor's dry estate-entry Riesling: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, an accessible introduction to the estate across both banks.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Markus Molitor
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
Frequently asked about Haus Klosterberg Riesling Trocken
What does Haus Klosterberg Riesling Trocken taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Molitor's dry estate-entry Riesling: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, an accessible introduction to the estate across both banks.
When should I drink Haus Klosterberg Riesling Trocken?
Drink 1 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Haus Klosterberg Riesling Trocken?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Green salad and Sushi. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Haus Klosterberg Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.