Mosel Kabinett Riesling is described as

• A. High alcohol and low acidity
• B. Delicate, star-bright, green apple, slate and candlewax, rarely more than 8% ABV, with high acidity
• C. Rich, full-bodied with oak aging
• D. Spicy with tropical fruit

Answer: (B)

Understanding the classic profile of a Mosel Kabinett Riesling. This style is delicate and light-bodied with crisp, high acidity and modest alcohol, typically not exceeding about 8% ABV. The slate soils of the Mosel give a pronounced mineral character that complements bright green-apple fruit, and notes like candlewax often appear in Riesling aromas. So the description that combines delicate, bright green-apple fruit with slate and candlewax and pairs it with high acidity and a low alcohol level best matches what a Mosel Kabinett Riesling is like. Descriptions of high alcohol and low acidity, or of richness with oak, or of spice and tropical fruit, don’t align with this light, mineral, high-acid style.