In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Reinhartshausen's everyday EU-organic estate dry Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate.
What it pairs with
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Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus. -
Pan-fried plaice
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish. -
Vegetable risotto with thyme
Citrus and herb tones lift the vegetable-rice umami.
How to serve Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Trocken Estate
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. Asparagus with hollandaise, Pan-fried plaice, Vegetable risotto with thyme. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Schloss Reinhartshausen's everyday estate dry Riesling, drawn across the 1337-documented Erbach domain's holdings; EU-organic from 2021.
Facts
- Producer
- Schloss Reinhartshausen
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Trocken Estate
What does Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Trocken Estate taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Reinhartshausen's everyday EU-organic estate dry Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate.
When should I drink Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Trocken Estate?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Trocken Estate?
Asparagus with hollandaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried plaice and Vegetable risotto with thyme. High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus.
Is Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Trocken Estate 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 Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Trocken Estate?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.