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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDry

What it pairs with

How to serve Zeltinger Alte Reben Riesling Trocken

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Serve at 8-10°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium white-wine glass.
  4. Pair with the food. Poultry, Crustaceans, Roast lamb. Match the wine's weight to the dish.

History

Dry old-vine Riesling from Zeltingen at 12.0% alcohol, sold by the estate as a Qualitatswein trocken.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Selbach-Oster · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Qualitatswein trocken, Zeltingen (Mosel)
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 18 at the estate shop
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Zeltinger Alte Reben Riesling Trocken

What does Zeltinger Alte Reben Riesling Trocken taste like?

The estate calls it very fine and expressive, a great pleasure to drink for many years.

What food pairs with Zeltinger Alte Reben Riesling Trocken?

Poultry is the first match: the estate recommends poultry; fresh acidity suits roast chicken. Also try Crustaceans and Roast lamb.

What grapes are in Zeltinger Alte Reben Riesling Trocken?

The producer lists Riesling. The wine is classified as Qualitatswein trocken, Zeltingen (Mosel).

Is Zeltinger Alte Reben Riesling Trocken vegan?

Yes, Weingut Selbach-Oster marks this wine as vegan in its own shop.

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