Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast duck breast
Red cherry and spice suit dark poultry; medium tannin balances the fat. -
Mushroom risotto
Earthy register echoes forest mushrooms; high acid refreshes the palate. -
Roast pork loin
Mid-weight body stands up to roast pork without overpowering it.
History
Knewitz Pinot Noir Gutswein joined the range alongside the Riesling and Chardonnay lines, drawing on Kalkmergel parcels around Appenheim with fine tannin and red cherry lift.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Knewitz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Spaetburgunder
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Fermented in stainless steel and aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Spaetburgunder Knewitz
What does Spaetburgunder Knewitz taste like?
Red cherry, rose hip and earthy spice with fine tannin. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Spaetburgunder Knewitz?
Drink 3 to 12 years from vintage. Decant 30 minutes when young to open the fruit.
Where is Spaetburgunder Knewitz made?
From Kalkmergel parcels around Appenheim in northern Rheinhessen, aged in used French oak for a mid-weight register.
What food pairs with Spaetburgunder Knewitz?
Roast duck breast, mushroom risotto and roast pork loin. The cuvee suits dark poultry, mushrooms and pork.
Tags
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