Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling

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. 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 · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Pfalz Pradikatswein
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 16 to 24 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 12 from vintage

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.

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