In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Roast pork with crackling
Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment. -
Roast root vegetables
Savoury slate minerality flatters the caramelised roots.
How to serve Riesling Fass 12 Unterstenberg
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, Roast root vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A dry-tasting single-parcel Ayler Kupp Riesling from the Unterstenberg: taut, savoury and barrel-shaped with a fine slate cut.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Peter Lauer
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 28 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Riesling Fass 12 Unterstenberg
What does Riesling Fass 12 Unterstenberg taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry-tasting single-parcel Ayler Kupp Riesling from the Unterstenberg: taut, savoury and barrel-shaped with a fine slate cut.
When should I drink Riesling Fass 12 Unterstenberg?
Drink 4 to 15 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 12 Unterstenberg?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Roast root vegetables. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
Is Riesling Fass 12 Unterstenberg 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 12 Unterstenberg?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.