In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Roast pork with crackling
Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment. -
Roast chicken
Mineral acidity and citrus lift the roast bird.
How to serve Estate Riesling Trocken
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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast pork with crackling, Roast chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The estate's dry Saar Riesling: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, an everyday introduction to the von Hovel house style.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut von Hovel
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 13 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1803
Frequently asked about Estate Riesling Trocken
What does Estate Riesling Trocken taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The estate's dry Saar Riesling: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, an everyday introduction to the von Hovel house style.
When should I drink Estate Riesling Trocken?
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 Estate Riesling Trocken?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with crackling and Roast chicken. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Estate Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.