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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom

Palate: citrus, mineral, spice

Weingut Friedrich Altenkirch's dry estate Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Lorch grey-slate minerality.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Spundekäs Local tradition German Wikipedia says Spundekäs is classically eaten with white wine and served in practically every wine house and Straußwirtschaft of the Rheingau. It names no grape; these dry Rieslings, light to medium in body, are our examples, their high acidity cutting the cream and onion. Hessischer Handkäse Our pick Apple wine is the usual drink with Handkäse, and German Wikipedia names dry white wine for areas such as Rheinhessen and the Palatinate. A dry, high-acid Riesling meets the onion and vinegar marinade with acidity of its own.

How to serve Lorcher Riesling Trocken

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Asparagus with hollandaise, Pan-fried plaice, Berlin currywurst. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Weingut Friedrich Altenkirch's everyday estate dry Riesling, drawn across the estate's holdings.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Friedrich Altenkirch · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 16 to 24 at retail
Drinking window
2 to 8 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Lorcher Riesling Trocken

What does Lorcher Riesling Trocken taste like?

On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Weingut Friedrich Altenkirch's dry estate Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Lorch grey-slate minerality.

When should I drink Lorcher Riesling Trocken?

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 Lorcher Riesling Trocken?

Asparagus with hollandaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried plaice and Berlin currywurst. High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce and lifts the herbaceous white spear.

Is Lorcher Riesling Trocken 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 Lorcher Riesling Trocken?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

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