In the glass
What it pairs with
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Sushi
Bone-dry Riesling acid lifts raw fish. -
Currywurst
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Crisp acid cools curry spice.
How to serve Tesch Riesling Unplugged
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. Sushi, Currywurst. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Martin Tesch's Unplugged is the estate's bone-dry minimalist Riesling, marketed without producer notes on the bottle, sourced from the Nahe/Pfalz border parcels.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Tesch (Pfalz Outpost)
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Tesch Riesling Unplugged
What does Tesch Riesling Unplugged taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Bone-dry Tesch Riesling Unplugged: lemon, green apple, slate and a crisp savoury close from the Pfalz/Nahe border-area parcels.
When should I drink Tesch Riesling Unplugged?
Drink 2 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 Tesch Riesling Unplugged?
Sushi is the canonical pairing; Currywurst is the other strong match. Bone-dry Riesling acid lifts raw fish.
Is Tesch Riesling Unplugged 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 Tesch Riesling Unplugged?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.