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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: yellow citrus, soft quartzite, lime peel
Palate: bright citrus, soft mineral lift, fresh finish
Village-tier Binger Riesling at Riffel: bright citrus and soft mineral lift from biodynamic Scharlachberg-area parcels.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried perch
Bright citrus suits freshwater fish. -
Asparagus salad
Soft mineral lift refreshes Spring vegetables. -
Sushi
Acidity meets rice vinegar.
History
Village-tier Binger Riesling at Riffel from biodynamic parcels around the Scharlachberg; designed as a value-tier route into the house style.
- 2010: Binger Riesling elevated as the village-tier cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Riffel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel and used Stueckfass; 6 to 7 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Binger Riesling
What does Riffel Binger Riesling taste like?
Yellow citrus, soft quartzite and lime peel on the nose; bright citrus, soft mineral lift and a fresh finish.
When should I drink Riffel Binger Riesling?
Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Riffel Binger Riesling?
Pan-fried perch, asparagus salad and sushi are top matches.
Is Riffel Binger Riesling vegan?
Yes. The estate is biodynamic-practicing and EU-Bio certified.
Tags
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