Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2026 to 2045.
vintage6 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2022202094/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Roast guinea fowl
    Refined structure and delicate fruit match the dark poultry.
  • Sole meuniere
    Filigree mineral acidity lifts the delicate fish.

How to serve Abtsberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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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