In the glass
What it pairs with
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Tarte Tatin
Caramelised apple meets crystalline acidity. -
Foie gras
Sweetness and racy acid cut foie gras fat.
How to serve Frey Riesling Eiswein
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-10°C. Cellar temperature (6-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (2-3oz pour) — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Tarte Tatin, Foie gras. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Frey's Eiswein is bottled in vintages where frost allows; the southern-Pfalz estate has been a long-time Eiswein producer.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Frey
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 7.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 120 at retail per 375ml
- Drinking window
- 10 to 50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1900
Frequently asked about Frey Riesling Eiswein
What does Frey Riesling Eiswein taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Eiswein from frozen Riesling berries: candied lemon, frozen peach and razor-sharp acidity.
When should I drink Frey Riesling Eiswein?
Drink 10 to 50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Frey Riesling Eiswein?
Tarte Tatin is the canonical pairing; Foie gras is the other strong match. Caramelised apple meets crystalline acidity.
Is Frey Riesling Eiswein 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 Frey Riesling Eiswein?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.