In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, smoky slate

Palate: red plum, savoury herb, spice

Ress's everyday Spaetburgunder from the red phyllite slate of Assmannshausen: bright red cherry, herbs and fine tannin.

What it pairs with

  • Roast duck with cherry jus
    Bright red cherry ties to the fruit sauce.
  • Wild boar pappardelle
    Savoury herbs and sour cherry meet the gamey ragu.
  • Cologne sauerbraten Find cologne sauerbraten on TableJourney →
    Red fruit and herbs play against the marinated pot-roast.

How to serve Vom Roten Schiefer Spaetburgunder

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast duck with cherry jus, Wild boar pappardelle, Cologne sauerbraten. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Ress's Vom Roten Schiefer (From the Red Slate) Spaetburgunder cuvee draws on the historic red phyllite of Assmannshausen at a friendly price.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Balthasar Ress
Grapes
Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
Oak
Aged 12 to 14 months in French oak barriques, partial new oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
2010

Frequently asked about Vom Roten Schiefer Spaetburgunder

What does Vom Roten Schiefer Spaetburgunder taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, smoky slate. On the palate, red plum, savoury herb, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Ress's everyday Spaetburgunder from the red phyllite slate of Assmannshausen: bright red cherry, herbs and fine tannin.

When should I drink Vom Roten Schiefer Spaetburgunder?

Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vom Roten Schiefer Spaetburgunder?

Roast duck with cherry jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Cologne sauerbraten. Bright red cherry ties to the fruit sauce.

Is Vom Roten Schiefer Spaetburgunder vegan?

No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Vom Roten Schiefer Spaetburgunder?

The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

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