Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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 Find berlin currywurst on TableJourney →
    Riesling acidity slices curry-ketchup spice and grilled sausage fat.

How to serve Quarzit Riesling Trocken

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. 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 · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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