Structure

Bodylight
Acidityracy
Sweetnessmedium sweet
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 4 to 16 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs16 yrs18 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Light-bodiedRacy acidityMedium SweetLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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 sea bass
    Racy acidity and low alcohol flatter delicate fish.

How to serve Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Kabinett

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. Spicy Thai green curry, Sichuan mapo tofu, Steamed sea bass. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A racy fruity-style Kabinett from the Leiwener Laurentiuslay, crystalline and low in alcohol.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Nik Weis - St. Urbans-Hof · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
Price
EUR 18 to 30 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 16 from vintage

Frequently asked about Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Kabinett

What does Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Kabinett taste like?

Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A racy fruity-style Kabinett from the Leiwener Laurentiuslay, crystalline and low in alcohol.

When should I drink Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Kabinett?

Drink 4 to 16 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Kabinett?

Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Steamed sea bass. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.

What grapes are in Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Kabinett?

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

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