In the glass
Aroma: refined terroir, delicate fruit, citrus
Palate: light, racy, fresh
A delicate Kabinett from the Abtsberg monopole: low in alcohol with refined terroir aroma, delicate fruit and racy Ruwer freshness.
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai green curry
Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Steamed dim sum
Low alcohol and gentle sweetness flatter delicate dumplings.
How to serve Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett
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. Spicy Thai green curry, Sichuan mapo tofu, Steamed dim sum. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A delicate Kabinett from the Abtsberg monopole: low in alcohol with refined terroir aroma, delicate fruit and racy Ruwer freshness.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Maximin Grunhaus
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 24 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1900
Frequently asked about Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett
What does Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett taste like?
On the nose, refined terroir, delicate fruit, citrus. On the palate, light, racy, fresh. Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A delicate Kabinett from the Abtsberg monopole: low in alcohol with refined terroir aroma, delicate fruit and racy Ruwer freshness.
When should I drink Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett?
Drink 5 to 18 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 Kabinett?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Steamed dim sum. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
What grapes are in Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.