Traisen is a sub-region of Nahe, Germany.
The signature grape is Riesling, backed by Weissburgunder.
Vines root into volcanic.
The climate is continental.
The region is known for dry white wine and sweet white wine.
Quality is codified by the Grosse Lage, which is worth reading off the label.
Producers worth knowing include Weingut Dr. Crusius.
Pour them alongside seafood, chicken dishes and spicy asian cuisine.
Serve at 7 to 10°C.
Keeps for 5 to 15 years.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- Grosse Lage
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Dr. Crusius 'Vom Fels' Riesling Trocken, Nahe, Germany
- Dr. Crusius Muhlberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Nahe, Germany
- Dr. Crusius Steinberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Nahe, Germany
- Dr. Crusius Traiser Bastei Riesling Beerenauslese, Nahe, Germany
- Dr. Crusius Traiser Bastei Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Nahe, Germany
- Dr. Crusius Traiser Bastei Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Nahe, Germany
- Dr. Crusius Traiser Fruhburgunder Trocken, Nahe, Germany
- Dr. Crusius Traiser Riesling Eiswein, Nahe, Germany
At the table.
- seafood
- chicken dishes
- spicy Asian cuisine
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 7 to 10°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 15 years.
Nearby regions.
Traisen: common questions
01.What grapes is Traisen known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Traisen make?+
03.Where is Traisen?+
04.What food goes with Traisen wine?+
05.How long does Traisen wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Germany, or the wider Nahe guide.