In the glass
What it pairs with
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Smoked salmon canape
Toasty lees-autolysis bread notes and citrus drive lift cured salmon. -
Berlin wine-bar aperitif
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Bone-dry traditional-method German sparkling cleanses the palate before dinner.
How to serve Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Smoked salmon canape, Berlin wine-bar aperitif. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Von Buhl rebuilt its Sekt programme under Mathieu Kauffmann from 2013 with a long lees-ageing protocol; the Riesling Brut sits at the entry of the methode traditionnelle range and ages a minimum 40 months in bottle.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Sekt
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 24 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut
What does Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Von Buhl's traditional-method Riesling Sekt, aged a minimum of 40 months on lees: bottle-fermented sparkling with green apple, citrus, brioche and a crisp dry close.
When should I drink Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut?
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 Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut?
Smoked salmon canape is the canonical pairing; Berlin wine-bar aperitif is the other strong match. Toasty lees-autolysis bread notes and citrus drive lift cured salmon.
Is Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut 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 Von Buhl Riesling Sekt Brut?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Sekt.