Exceptional Food and Wine Pairings: Aged Riesling & Truffle Dishes

🍳 Eigelb, Kartoffel & Trüffel

1994 Schönhell Riesling Spätlese – Querbach, Rheingau

• Grape: Riesling
• Vinification: Long, slow fermentation in stainless steel; matured extensively in bottle.
• Soil: Deep loess-loam.
• Profile: Dried apricot, honey, white tea, petrol notes, delicate oxidation, incredibly fine acidity.

Why it works: The wine’s gentle maturity mirrors the richness of the egg yolk and potato, while its bright acidity keeps the truffle aromatic and lifted instead of heavy. Age adds umami tones that link naturally with the earthy depth of the dish.

🌱 Schwarzwurzel, Kräuterseitling, Birne & Miso

N.V. “Fait Accompli” – Georg Breuer, Rheingau

• Grapes: Riesling
• Vinification: Multi-vintage solera, partially aged in old oak; oxidative, layered style.
• Soil: Slate and quartzite.
• Profile: Soft oxidation, nutty tones, ripe orchard fruit, spice, gentle flor hints.

Why it works: The wine’s oxidative depth matches the savory miso and mushrooms, while its mineral line keeps the salsify (Schwarzwurzel) and pear precise. The solera complexity brings a subtle umami echo that harmonizes with the whole dish.

🍂 Sellerie, Aprikose, Grünkohl & Kaffee

2022 “Tanuki Bob” – Mallorca (4 Kilos Vinícola)

• Grapes: Mantonegro & Syrah
• Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel and 9 months of aging in large French oak foudres.
• Soil: Calcareous clay with marine sediment — classic Mallorcan terroir.
• Profile: Fresh red berries, herbal Mediterranean lift, soft earthiness, light tannins.

Why it works: The wine's bright, juicy fruit (from Mantonegro and Syrah) balances the sweetness of apricot, while its herbal, earthy edge supports the celery root and kale. Its gentle bitterness ties smoothly into the coffee element without overpowering it.

🍏 "Apfelstrudel," Vanilleeis, Mandel & Rosinen

2006 “Wehlener Sonnenuhr” Riesling Auslese – Kerpen, Mosel

• Grape: Riesling
• Vinification: Late-harvest botrytized grapes; slow stainless-steel fermentation and long bottle aging.
• Soil: Pure blue slate, classic Mosel terroir.
• Profile: Candied citrus, apricot compote, saffron, honey, crystalline acidity, long mineral finish.

Why it works: The wine mirrors the apple and raisin sweetness with its botrytized fruit profile, while its electric acidity keeps the dessert airy. The honeyed notes connect beautifully with the vanilla and almond, making the pairing seamless but never heavy.