In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, lime, white spice
Palate: mineral, citrus zest, fennel
Kuhn's biodynamic dry Riesling from the Taunus quartzite parcels: bright citrus, green apple and a savoury spontaneous-fermentation core.
What it pairs with
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Roast pork with caraway
Yellow fruit and salty slate match the herb-rubbed pork crust. -
Pan-fried zander
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish. -
Berlin currywurst
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Riesling acidity slices curry-ketchup spice and grilled sausage fat.
How to serve Quarzit Riesling Trocken
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. Roast pork with caraway, Pan-fried zander, Berlin currywurst. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kuhn's biodynamic estate dry Riesling, named for the Taunus quartzite bedrock that defines the steep vineyards across the Rheingau.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Peter Jakob Kuhn
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheingau
- Oak
- Spontaneous fermentation with extended lees contact in older Stueckfass
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Quarzit Riesling Trocken
What does Quarzit Riesling Trocken taste like?
On the nose, yellow apple, lime, white spice. On the palate, mineral, citrus zest, fennel. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Kuhn's biodynamic dry Riesling from the Taunus quartzite parcels: bright citrus, green apple and a savoury spontaneous-fermentation core.
When should I drink Quarzit Riesling Trocken?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Quarzit Riesling Trocken?
Roast pork with caraway is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried zander and Berlin currywurst. Yellow fruit and salty slate match the herb-rubbed pork crust.
Is Quarzit Riesling Trocken 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 Quarzit Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Gutswein Rheingau.