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 ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: refined terroir, delicate fruit, floral
Palate: filigree, mineral, long
A filigree fruity-style Spatlese from the Abtsberg monopole: refined terroir aroma and delicate fruit lifted by piercing Ruwer acidity, ageing for decades.
What it pairs with
- Sichuan mapo tofu The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.More wines for spicy and Asian food →
- Seared foie gras Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.More wines for foie gras →
- Glazed quail Delicate fruit and acidity flatter the small game bird.More wines for game →
How to serve Abtsberg Riesling Spatlese
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. Sichuan mapo tofu, Seared foie gras, Glazed quail. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A filigree fruity-style Spatlese from the Abtsberg monopole: refined terroir aroma and delicate fruit lifted by piercing Ruwer acidity, ageing for decades.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Maximin Grunhaus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 30 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1900
Frequently asked about Abtsberg Riesling Spatlese
What does Abtsberg Riesling Spatlese taste like?
On the nose, refined terroir, delicate fruit, floral. On the palate, filigree, mineral, long. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A filigree fruity-style Spatlese from the Abtsberg monopole: refined terroir aroma and delicate fruit lifted by piercing Ruwer acidity, ageing for decades.
When should I drink Abtsberg Riesling Spatlese?
Drink 8 to 30 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 Spatlese?
Sichuan mapo tofu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared foie gras and Glazed quail. The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.
What grapes are in Abtsberg Riesling Spatlese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.
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