In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, stone fruit, smoke
Palate: mineral salt, citrus, spice
Achim von Oetinger's dry Grosses Gewachs from the Erbacher Marcobrunn springwater slope: dense, broad, mineral Riesling.
What it pairs with
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Pike-perch with riesling sauce
Density and mineral salt match the river-fish flesh. -
Roast capon with mushrooms
Yellow fruit and smoke elevate herb-roasted poultry. -
Aged Gruyere
Salty slate plays against the nutty cow-milk cheese.
How to serve Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pike-perch with riesling sauce, Roast capon with mushrooms, Aged Gruyere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Oetinger's Marcobrunn GG is bottled from a parcel of the historic springwater slope; the estate relaunched in 2008.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Achim von Oetinger
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 38 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling GG
What does Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling GG taste like?
On the nose, yellow apple, stone fruit, smoke. On the palate, mineral salt, citrus, spice. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Achim von Oetinger's dry Grosses Gewachs from the Erbacher Marcobrunn springwater slope: dense, broad, mineral Riesling.
When should I drink Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling GG?
Drink 5 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling GG?
Pike-perch with riesling sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast capon with mushrooms and Aged Gruyere. Density and mineral salt match the river-fish flesh.
Is Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling GG 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 Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau.