In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with thyme
Yellow fruit and citrus drive elevate herb-roasted poultry. -
Pan-fried zander
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish. -
Wiener schnitzel
High-acid Riesling cuts the breaded veal richness.
How to serve Kiedricher Turmberg Riesling Erste Lage
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. Roast chicken with thyme, Pan-fried zander, Wiener schnitzel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Turmberg is a Kiedrich Erste Lage site above the village named for the medieval tower ruin on the hill; bottled as Erste Lage from 2002 onwards.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Robert Weil
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Kiedricher Turmberg Riesling Erste Lage
What does Kiedricher Turmberg Riesling Erste Lage taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Robert Weil's dry Erste Lage Riesling from the Kiedricher Turmberg: ripe yellow apple, lime and the Kiedrich phyllite spice.
When should I drink Kiedricher Turmberg Riesling Erste Lage?
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 Kiedricher Turmberg Riesling Erste Lage?
Roast chicken with thyme is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried zander and Wiener schnitzel. Yellow fruit and citrus drive elevate herb-roasted poultry.
Is Kiedricher Turmberg Riesling Erste Lage 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 Kiedricher Turmberg Riesling Erste Lage?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau.