In the glass
What it pairs with
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Maultaschen
Salty mineral palate flatters Swabian dumpling. -
Pretzel and Obatzda
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Almond and herb flatter the spiced cheese spread.
How to serve Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling
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. Maultaschen, Pretzel and Obatzda. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mugler is a small Gimmeldingen estate working calcareous sandstone parcels at Mandelgarten and Bienengarten under Steffen Mugler.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Mugler
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1880
Frequently asked about Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling
What does Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Dry Riesling from the Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten: ripe peach, almond, salty drive and a clean close.
When should I drink Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling?
Drink 4 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 Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling?
Maultaschen is the canonical pairing; Pretzel and Obatzda is the other strong match. Salty mineral palate flatters Swabian dumpling.
Is Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling 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 Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.