In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast duck
    Bright red fruit and fine tannin cut the rich poultry.
  • Wild mushroom risotto
    Savoury slate edge echoes the earthy mushrooms.
  • Venison loin
    Fine tannin and acidity meet the lean game.

How to serve Pinot Noix Spatburgunder

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, Wild mushroom risotto, Venison loin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A cult Mosel Pinot Noir grown on Devonian slate in a low-yield, Burgundian style: bright red fruit, fine tannins and a savoury slate edge.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Daniel Twardowski
Grapes
Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
Mosel QbA
Price
EUR 40 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 18 from vintage
First vintage
2007

Scores

  • Falstaff 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Frequently asked about Pinot Noix Spatburgunder

What does Pinot Noix Spatburgunder taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A cult Mosel Pinot Noir grown on Devonian slate in a low-yield, Burgundian style: bright red fruit, fine tannins and a savoury slate edge.

When should I drink Pinot Noix Spatburgunder?

Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Pinot Noix Spatburgunder?

Roast duck is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild mushroom risotto and Venison loin. Bright red fruit and fine tannin cut the rich poultry.

What grapes are in Pinot Noix Spatburgunder?

The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.

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