In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Grilled vegetables
Bright savoury minerality suits charred greens. -
Goat cheese
Acidity cuts the creamy cheese.
How to serve Blauschiefer 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. Mosel river trout meuniere, Grilled vegetables, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A dry, low-intervention blue-slate Riesling: bright, juicy and savoury, an everyday wine from near-abandoned steep sites.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Stein
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Blauschiefer Riesling Trocken
What does Blauschiefer Riesling Trocken taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A dry, low-intervention blue-slate Riesling: bright, juicy and savoury, an everyday wine from near-abandoned steep sites.
When should I drink Blauschiefer Riesling Trocken?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Blauschiefer Riesling Trocken?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled vegetables and Goat cheese. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
What grapes are in Blauschiefer Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.