Trier: Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting
Explore the rich and long history of the wine-growing region of Moselle and Trier on this guided walking tour of Germany's oldest city. Enjoy an included wine-tasting ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2026 to 2045.
vintage6 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: refined terroir, delicate fruit, slate
Palate: finely structured, balanced, mineral
The flagship dry Grosses Gewachs from the Abtsberg monopole: finely structured with refined terroir aroma, delicate fruit and great harmony.
What it pairs with
- Mosel river trout meuniere Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.More wines for trout →
- Roast guinea fowl Refined structure and delicate fruit match the dark poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Sole meuniere Filigree mineral acidity lifts the delicate fish.More wines for fish →
How to serve Abtsberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs
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 guinea fowl, Sole meuniere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The flagship dry Grosses Gewachs from the Abtsberg monopole: finely structured with refined terroir aroma, delicate fruit and great harmony.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Maximin Grunhaus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 40 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Abtsberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs
What does Abtsberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs taste like?
On the nose, refined terroir, delicate fruit, slate. On the palate, finely structured, balanced, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. The flagship dry Grosses Gewachs from the Abtsberg monopole: finely structured with refined terroir aroma, delicate fruit and great harmony.
When should I drink Abtsberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs?
Drink 6 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Abtsberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast guinea fowl and Sole meuniere. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Abtsberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.
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