Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern Erbacher Trockenbeerenauslese #25 1976 is a Rheingau sweet wine made from shrivelled, botrytis-affected Riesling grapes at the Erbacher estate, bottled in a half-bottle at 375mL. The 1976 vintage produced concentrated, ageworthy German sweet Rieslings and the half-bottle format is the traditional serving size for Trockenbeerenauslese.
About This Wine
The Erbacher Marcobrunn and Steinmorgen sites in the Rheingau are traditional sources for the Langwerth von Simmern family's Rieslings. The 1976 was a strong botrytis year in the Rheingau, and Trockenbeerenauslese #25 here is a single-vineyard selection bottled from shrivelled, hand-picked berries. The wine is raised in traditional German oak and bottled in the estate's standard 375mL half-bottle.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Dried apricot, honeycomb, candied citrus and a faint beeswax note.
- Palate: Concentrated, sweet and lifted, with ripe orchard fruit, honeyed depth and brisk Rheingau acidity.
- Finish: Long, sweet and savoury, with candied citrus length.
Serving & Food
Chill to 10 to 12 degrees and pour small glasses. Pair with a slice of blue cheese, a fruit tart or a slice of panettone.
How to Enjoy
Open at the end of a meal; the half-bottle is sized for two to four dessert servings.
Product Details
Producer: Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern
Vineyard: Erbacher (Marcobrunn / Steinmorgen)
Prädikat: Trockenbeerenauslese
Selection: #25
Region: Rheingau, Germany
Country: Germany
Vintage: 1976
Grape: Riesling
Volume: 375mL
About the Estate
Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern is a Rheingau estate based in Eltville, with vineyards including Erbacher Marcobrunn and Steinmorgen. The family is associated with traditional, oak-aged German Rieslings across the full Prädikat range, from dry Spätlese to botrytis-affected Auslese and Trockenbeerenauslese.