Underdog Grape · Germany

Elbling

Once the most-planted grape in Germany and possibly the oldest white in Europe, Elbling has shrunk to a sliver of the Upper Mosel. Tart, electric, and barely exported — the ultimate Old-World underdog.

Tasting profile
Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
Drinks like
a featherweight Muscadet or a bone-dry, saline Vinho Verde
Taste
LightBold
SoftAcidic
SmoothTannic
DrySweet
Tastes like
Green appleLemonChalkSaline
Where it grows
Obermosel, Germany
The verdict
Honest Pour85 / 100
Where to buy
Buying links coming soon — for specific bottles, read the deep dive.

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The region

Obermosel, Germany

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