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 chicken
Mineral acidity and citrus lift the roast bird.
How to serve Scharzhofberger Riesling GG
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 chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A dry Grosses Gewachs from the estate's Scharzhofberg parcels: taut, mineral and elegant in the cool Saar style.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 40 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1349
Frequently asked about Scharzhofberger Riesling GG
What does Scharzhofberger Riesling GG taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry Grosses Gewachs from the estate's Scharzhofberg parcels: taut, mineral and elegant in the cool Saar style.
When should I drink Scharzhofberger Riesling GG?
Drink 6 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 Scharzhofberger Riesling GG?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Roast chicken. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Scharzhofberger Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.