In the glass
What it pairs with
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Wurstmarkt Bratwurst
Bad Durkheim's own wine-fair sausage finds a peer in the cooperative's village Riesling. -
Currywurst
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Crisp acid cools curry spice.
How to serve Vier Jahreszeiten Pfalz 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. Wurstmarkt Bratwurst, Currywurst. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The 600 hectare Vier Jahreszeiten cooperative was founded in 1900 in Bad Durkheim adjacent to the Wurstmarkt grounds; the everyday Riesling is the cellar-door staple.
Facts
- Producer
- Winzergenossenschaft Vier Jahreszeiten Bad Durkheim
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 8 to 14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1900
Frequently asked about Vier Jahreszeiten Pfalz Riesling Trocken
What does Vier Jahreszeiten Pfalz Riesling Trocken taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. The 600 ha Bad Durkheim cooperative's everyday dry Pfalz Riesling: ripe apple, citrus and a clean close from the Wurstmarkt-side cellar.
When should I drink Vier Jahreszeiten Pfalz 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 Vier Jahreszeiten Pfalz Riesling Trocken?
Wurstmarkt Bratwurst is the canonical pairing; Currywurst is the other strong match. Bad Durkheim's own wine-fair sausage finds a peer in the cooperative's village Riesling.
Is Vier Jahreszeiten Pfalz 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 Vier Jahreszeiten Pfalz Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.