Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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 limestone, white peach
Palate: bright citrus, soft chalk grip, fresh finish
Engelstadter village Riesling at Strub: bright citrus and soft chalk grip from loess and Buntsandstein parcels in the western Rheinhessen plateau.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried perch
Bright citrus suits freshwater fish. -
Roast pork loin
Soft chalk grip refreshes pork. -
Asparagus risotto
Yellow citrus matches Spring vegetable.
History
The Engelstadter village Riesling is Strub's calling card from the western Bereich Bingen plateau; calcareous loess and Buntsandstein parcels give a fresh, bright dry style.
- 2008: Engelstadter Riesling elevated as the village-tier cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Strub · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless and used Stueckfass; 7 to 8 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Engelstadter Riesling
What does Strub Engelstadter Riesling taste like?
Yellow citrus, soft limestone and white peach on the nose; bright citrus, soft chalk grip and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Strub Engelstadter Riesling?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Strub Engelstadter Riesling?
Pan-fried perch, roast pork loin and asparagus risotto are top matches.
Is Strub Engelstadter Riesling vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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