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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2047.
vintage8 yrs28 yrs30 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2019 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Seared foie gras Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.More wines for foie gras →
- Sichuan mapo tofu The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.More wines for spicy and Asian food →
- Glazed duck breast Concentrated fruit and racy acidity match the rich poultry.More wines for duck breast →
How to serve Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese
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. Seared foie gras, Sichuan mapo tofu, Glazed duck breast. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A concentrated, aromatic fruity-style Spatlese from the Piesporter Goldtropfchen, with peach-and-citrus perfume and piercing acidity.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Reinhold Haart · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 32 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 28 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1337
Frequently asked about Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese
What does Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A concentrated, aromatic fruity-style Spatlese from the Piesporter Goldtropfchen, with peach-and-citrus perfume and piercing acidity.
When should I drink Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese?
Drink 8 to 28 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese?
Seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Glazed duck breast. Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.
What grapes are in Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.
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