In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Spreitzer's everyday dry estate Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate at a friendly weekday price.
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 trout
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish. -
Munich weisswurst with sweet mustard
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Crisp dry Riesling refreshes against the delicate veal sausage.
How to serve Spreitzer 101 Riesling Trocken Entry
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 trout, Munich weisswurst with sweet mustard. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Spreitzer's everyday estate dry Riesling under the 101 label, drawn across the Oestrich-Winkel holdings.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Josef Spreitzer
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheingau
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Spreitzer 101 Riesling Trocken Entry
What does Spreitzer 101 Riesling Trocken Entry 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. Spreitzer's everyday dry estate Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate at a friendly weekday price.
When should I drink Spreitzer 101 Riesling Trocken Entry?
Drink 1 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Spreitzer 101 Riesling Trocken Entry?
Asparagus with hollandaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried trout and Munich weisswurst with sweet mustard. High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus.
Is Spreitzer 101 Riesling Trocken Entry 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 Spreitzer 101 Riesling Trocken Entry?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Gutswein Rheingau.