In the glass
What it pairs with
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Goat cheese salad
Crisp acidity and herbal lift echo fresh chevre. -
Spargel
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Herbal Sauvignon Blanc echoes asparagus.
How to serve Markus Schneider Kaitui Sauvignon Blanc
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. Goat cheese salad, Spargel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kaitui is Markus Schneider's modern-label Sauvignon Blanc, the white counterpart to Black Print in the Pfalz portfolio.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Markus Schneider
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Markus Schneider Kaitui Sauvignon Blanc
What does Markus Schneider Kaitui Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Kaitui dry Sauvignon Blanc: gooseberry, passion fruit, citrus and a crisp herbal close.
When should I drink Markus Schneider Kaitui Sauvignon Blanc?
Drink 2 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Markus Schneider Kaitui Sauvignon Blanc?
Goat cheese salad is the canonical pairing; Spargel is the other strong match. Crisp acidity and herbal lift echo fresh chevre.
Is Markus Schneider Kaitui Sauvignon Blanc vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Markus Schneider Kaitui Sauvignon Blanc?
The blend is Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.