| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Pfalz |
| Main Grape | Pinot Noir (100%) |
| Expression | Red, Light and Juicy |
Tasting note
This is an excellent Pinot Noir from vines grown on limestone-clay soil (= Kalkmergel), just like the great vineyards of Burgundy. It has an inviting aroma of strawberries, with scents of the forest and a hint of complex, savoury gamey character. On the palate, it offers a magical combination of featherlight texture with buckets of flavour and personality. With beautiful balance, fantastic freshness and lovely length, this is 100% irresistibly delicious to drink right now, and over the next 3-4 years.
Vineyard
Mainly from the classified Burgweg vineyard in the village of Grosskarlbach. Burgweg is situated in a smally valley which cools the vineyard. Soils are concentrated limestone.
Viticulture
The name 'Kalkmergel' refers to the soil type on which the vines are grown: a limestone-marl blend, reminiscent of the finest Pinot Noir soils of Burgundy. Hand-picked from 5-30 year old vines.
Vinification
The juice is macerated with the skins for 3 days at 2°C before fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 10 days at a temperature of 22°C. The wine is matured for 17 months in 50% 2-year-old French oak barriques and 50% 3-year-old French barriques.
| Closure | Screw cap | ||
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| Suitable for | Vegetarians | ||
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| pH | 3.32 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.5g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 0.1g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | A58661A9 |