Trier: Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting
Explore the rich and long history of the wine-growing region of Moselle and Trier on this guided walking tour of Germany's oldest city. Enjoy an included wine-tasting ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Mosel river trout meuniere Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.More wines for trout →
- Roast pork with crackling Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment.More wines for pork →
- Schnitzel Juicy acidity cuts the fried richness.More wines for pork →
How to serve Riesling Fass 1 Ayler Kupp
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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast pork with crackling, Schnitzel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The estate's dry Ayler Kupp village wine: barrel-fermented, juicy and gastronomic, the entry to the Lauer Fass system.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Peter Lauer · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Riesling Fass 1 Ayler Kupp
What does Riesling Fass 1 Ayler Kupp taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. The estate's dry Ayler Kupp village wine: barrel-fermented, juicy and gastronomic, the entry to the Lauer Fass system.
When should I drink Riesling Fass 1 Ayler Kupp?
Drink 2 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Fass 1 Ayler Kupp?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Schnitzel. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
Is Riesling Fass 1 Ayler Kupp vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Riesling Fass 1 Ayler Kupp?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.
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