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About This Wine
A 1976 Riesling Auslese from the Erbacher Marcobrunn, made by the old Rheingau house of Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern in Eltville.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Honey, dried apricot and orange marmalade, with beeswax, saffron and a petrol note.
- Palate: Sweet but no longer heavy, with candied citrus, caramel and a lifting line of acidity.
- Finish: Gently nutty and lingering, with light spice.
Serving & Food
Chill lightly to 10 to 12°C and serve in small white wine glasses. Serve it with foie gras terrine, blue cheese such as Roquefort, or a tarte Tatin.
Good to Know
Is 1976 a good year? Hot and very ripe, with plenty of noble rot. Its Auslesen age well.
Is it sweet? Yes. It's an Auslese, a rich, sweet Riesling.
Product Details
| Producer | Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Rheingau |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Vintage | 1976 |
| Size | 700mL |
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About the Estate
The Langwerth von Simmern family's link with the Rheingau goes back to 1464, when Johann Langwerth von Simmern received a large piece of the Hattenheimer Mannberg in return for service as chancellor to the Duke of Pfalz-Zweibrücken.