In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Maultaschen in broth
    Salty slate and citrus drive flatter the Swabian dumpling in clear broth.
  • Pretzel and Obatzda Find pretzel and obatzda on TableJourney →
    Almond and herb echo the doughy pretzel and salty cheese spread.

How to serve Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling GG

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Maultaschen in broth, Pretzel and Obatzda. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Mandelgarten translates as 'almond garden' for the surrounding orchards; Muller-Catoir bottles the Grosse Lage Riesling alongside neighbouring Eselshaut and Vogelsang sites.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Muller-Catoir
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 50 to 85 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 22 from vintage
First vintage
1994
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling GG

What does Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling GG taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Dry Grosses Gewachs from the Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten: ripe peach, almond, salty slate and a long mineral close.

When should I drink Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling GG?

Drink 5 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling GG?

Maultaschen in broth is the canonical pairing; Pretzel and Obatzda is the other strong match. Salty slate and citrus drive flatter the Swabian dumpling in clear broth.

Is Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling GG 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 Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling GG?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz.

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