Off-Dry Riesling Spätlese (Germany)

Riesling is the most planted wine grape in Germany.

It is used to produce dry, semi-dry and sweet white wines, sparkling wines, and dessert wines.

Typical Flavors


Lemon
Lemon
Lime
Lime
Orange
Orange
Apple
Apple

Pear
Pear
Peach
Peach
Nectarine
Nectarine
Pineapple
Pineapple

Apricot
Apricot
Flowers
Flowers
Herbs
Herbs
Steel
Steel

Citrus, Apple, Pear, Peach, and Pinapple are typical Riesling flavors, with hints of Herbs and delicate Floral notes, almost perfumed, with a little Steel in the aftertaste.

Profile

Riesling Spätlese Off-Dry is aromatic, and fruity:

SUGAROff-Dry
BODYMedium
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium
Serving temperatures:
8-10°C (46-50°F)
6-8°C (43-46°F)

Food Pairing


Antipasti
Antipasti
Vegetables
Vegetables
Asparagus
Asparagus
Ham
Ham

Fish
Fish
Sushi
Sushi
Chicken
Chicken
Pork
Pork

Wrap
Hot Wrap
Taco
Hot Taco
Soup
Hot Soup
Thai Soup
Hot Curries

Riesling Spätlese is very food friendly.

German. International. Asian. Indian. Vegetarian. Hot and Spicy.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Vegetables. Asparagus.
Fried or Baked Fish.
Sashimi. Sushi. Nori Rolls. Gravlax.
Roasted Chicken. Chicken Wings.
Roast Pork with Mustard Sauce.
Lightly Smoked Meat.
Pork. Ham. Turkey.
Chinese Food. Dim Sum. Thai Noodles. Indian Curries.

Cheese:
Creamy Cheese. Brie. Camembert. Emmental. Muenster.