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
Apple
Apple
Apple
Apple

Pear
Pear
Peach
Peach
Nectarine
Nectarine
Pineapple
Pineapple

Orange
Orange
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 Trocken (Dry) is aromatic, fruity, almost perfumed, with good acidity:

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

Food Pairing


Antipasti
Antipasti
Vegetables
Vegetables
Asparagus
Asparagus
Ham
Ham

Fish
Fish
Sushi
Sushi
Chicken
Chicken
Pork
Pork

Riesling Spätlese Trocken (Dry) is very food friendly.

German. International. Asian. Vegetarian.

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.

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