Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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
Aroma: green apple, white peach, limestone
Palate: bright citrus, soft chalky grip, fresh finish
Village-tier Dittelsheim Riesling: bright fruit and soft chalk grip from declassified Geyersberg, Leckerberg and Mondschein parcels.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried trout
Bright citrus and chalk grip suit freshwater fish. -
Pork schnitzel
Soft chalky grip refreshes breaded pork. -
Spring vegetable risotto
Limestone and acidity meet garden vegetables.
History
Winter's Dittelsheimer Ortswein draws from declassified GG parcels around the village; a value-tier introduction to the house chalk-driven style.
- 2013: Dittelsheimer Riesling Ortswein launched alongside Winter's VDP entry
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Winter · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Ortswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless and used Stueckfass; 7 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Dittelsheimer Riesling Ortswein
What does Winter Dittelsheimer Riesling Ortswein taste like?
Green apple, white peach and limestone on the nose; bright citrus, soft chalky grip and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Winter Dittelsheimer Riesling Ortswein?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Winter Dittelsheimer Riesling Ortswein?
Pan-fried trout, pork schnitzel and spring vegetable risotto are top matches.
Is Winter Dittelsheimer Riesling Ortswein vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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