Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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 Mussbacher Eselshaut Riesling Trocken

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. Currywurst, Roast chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Rebenhof works Mussbacher Eselshaut and Bischofsweg parcels for dry Riesling and Burgunder-family whites and Pinot Noir.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Rebenhof · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Pfalz Pradikatswein
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
2 to 6 from vintage
First vintage
1980

Frequently asked about Mussbacher Eselshaut Riesling Trocken

What does Mussbacher Eselshaut Riesling Trocken taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Weingut Rebenhof's dry Pfalz Riesling: ripe apple, citrus and a fresh close from Mussbacher Eselshaut parcels.

When should I drink Mussbacher Eselshaut Riesling Trocken?

Drink 2 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Mussbacher Eselshaut Riesling Trocken?

Currywurst is the canonical pairing; Roast chicken is the other strong match. Crisp Pfalz acidity cools curry spice.

Is Mussbacher Eselshaut 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 Mussbacher Eselshaut Riesling Trocken?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.

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