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KnipserKalkmergel Spätburgunder 2019
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KnipserKalkmergel Spätburgunder 2019
Size75cl
Vintage2019
ABV13%
CountryGermany
RegionPfalz
Main GrapePinot Noir (100%)
ExpressionRed, Light and Juicy

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.

ClosureScrew cap
Suitable for
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir100%
pH3.32
Total Acidity5.5g/l Tartaric
Residual Sugar0.1g/l
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU CodeA58661A9