In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling GG

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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast pork with crackling, Roast chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A dry Grosses Gewachs from old vines in the Trittenheimer Apotheke: precise, taut and finely mineral from steep slate.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Loersch
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
Price
EUR 30 to 48 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 18 from vintage
First vintage
2006

Frequently asked about Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling GG

What does Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling GG taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry Grosses Gewachs from old vines in the Trittenheimer Apotheke: precise, taut and finely mineral from steep slate.

When should I drink Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling GG?

Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling GG?

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 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling GG?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.

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