In the glass
Aroma: lime, green apple, wet stone
Palate: mineral, citrus zest, spice
Mohr's ECOVIN-organic dry Riesling from the Lorcher Krone grey-slate terraces: bright, racy, citrus-driven Riesling.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried zander
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish. -
Sushi assortment
Racy minerality refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce.
How to serve Lorcher Krone 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. Pan-fried zander, Sushi assortment, Asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mohr's Lorcher Krone Riesling is bottled ECOVIN-organic from the steep grey-slate terraces above Lorch.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Mohr
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Lorcher Krone Riesling Trocken
What does Lorcher Krone Riesling Trocken taste like?
On the nose, lime, green apple, wet stone. On the palate, mineral, citrus zest, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Mohr's ECOVIN-organic dry Riesling from the Lorcher Krone grey-slate terraces: bright, racy, citrus-driven Riesling.
When should I drink Lorcher Krone Riesling Trocken?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Lorcher Krone Riesling Trocken?
Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sushi assortment and Asparagus with hollandaise. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.
Is Lorcher Krone 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 Krone Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.