In the glass
What it pairs with
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Maultaschen in broth
Salty slate and citrus drive flatter the Swabian dumpling in clear broth. -
Pretzel and Obatzda
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.