In the glass
What it pairs with
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Pheasant
Fine tannin and cherry flatter gamey poultry. -
Coq au vin
Savoury depth pairs with the Burgundian reduction.
How to serve Schweigener Sonnenberg Spatburgunder GG
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pheasant, Coq au vin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sonnenberg is Bernhart's second Spatburgunder Grosse Lage, bottled organically alongside Radling.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Bernhart
- Grapes
- Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz
- Oak
- French oak ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Schweigener Sonnenberg Spatburgunder GG
What does Schweigener Sonnenberg Spatburgunder GG taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Organic dry Grosses Gewachs Spatburgunder from the Schweigener Sonnenberg: red cherry, smoke, fine tannin and savoury depth.
When should I drink Schweigener Sonnenberg Spatburgunder GG?
Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Schweigener Sonnenberg Spatburgunder GG?
Pheasant is the canonical pairing; Coq au vin is the other strong match. Fine tannin and cherry flatter gamey poultry.
Is Schweigener Sonnenberg Spatburgunder GG 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 Schweigener Sonnenberg Spatburgunder GG?
The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz.