In the glass
What it pairs with
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Currywurst
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Crisp Pfalz acidity cools curry spice. -
Roast chicken
Riesling fruit flatters poultry.
How to serve Mussbacher Eselshaut 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. 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
- 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.