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Elbling is a white grape variety, with its roots in Mosel, Germany.
The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
The tasting note runs to green apple, citrus, pear, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets stainless steel.
It is planted most seriously in Mosel and Luxembourg.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for cool climates.
On other labels it goes by Weisser Silvaner, Räifrench and Eleser.
At the table it suits apple strudel, thai green curry and caramelized onion tart.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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apple strudel
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Thai green curry
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caramelized onion tart
Also labelled.
Weisser Silvaner, Räifrench, Eleser.
Bottles to look for.
- Adrians Weingut Elbling, Aargau, Switzerland
- Bernard Massard Elbling Rose, Luxembourg
- Bernard Massard Elbling, Moselle, Luxembourg
- Brunnenhof - Weingut Strupp 'Strupp's' Elbling Sekt Brut, Mosel, Germany
- Domaine Viticole Laurent & Rita Kox Cotes de Remich Elbling, Moselle, Luxembourg
- Domaines Vinsmoselle Elbling, Moselle, Luxembourg
- Jonas Dostert Alte Reben Elbling, Mosel, Germany
- Jonas Dostert Elbling Cremant Brut Nature, Mosel, Germany
Elbling: common questions
01.What does Elbling taste like?+
Elbling tastes of green apple, citrus, pear, floral and herbal. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and low alcohol.
02.Where is Elbling from?+
Elbling originates in Mosel, Germany.
03.Where is Elbling grown?+
The key regions for Elbling are Mosel and Luxembourg.
04.What food pairs with Elbling?+
Pour it with apple strudel, thai green curry and caramelized onion tart.
05.What else is Elbling called?+
Elbling is also labelled Weisser Silvaner, Räifrench and Eleser.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.