In the glass
What it pairs with
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Saumagen
The Pfalz pork-stomach speciality lends its name to the vineyard; the wine flatters its richness. -
Maultaschen
Salty mineral palate flatters the Swabian dumpling in clear broth.
How to serve Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Saumagen, Maultaschen. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Saumagen is a Kallstadt limestone Grosse Lage named after the Pfalz pork-stomach dish; Kuhn shares the slope with Koehler-Ruprecht and Rings.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Philipp Kuhn
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling GG
What does Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling GG taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Dry Grosses Gewachs from the calcareous Kallstadter Saumagen: ripe peach, herbs, salty mineral and a savoury close.
When should I drink Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling GG?
Drink 5 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling GG?
Saumagen is the canonical pairing; Maultaschen is the other strong match. The Pfalz pork-stomach speciality lends its name to the vineyard; the wine flatters its richness.
Is Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling GG 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 Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz.