In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled steak
Firm tannin frames marbled red meat. -
Lamb shoulder
Dark fruit and oak spice flatter slow-roast lamb.
How to serve Markus Schneider Black Print
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled steak, Lamb shoulder. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Black Print is Markus Schneider's signature Pfalz Bordeaux-style blend, launched in the 2000s and a widely-stocked German modern-label red.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Markus Schneider
- Grapes
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- Oak
- French oak barrique ageing
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Markus Schneider Black Print
What does Markus Schneider Black Print taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Markus Schneider's Black Print Pfalz red blend: dark cherry, blackberry, vanilla oak and firm tannin in a modern German Bordeaux-blend signature.
When should I drink Markus Schneider Black Print?
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 Markus Schneider Black Print?
Grilled steak is the canonical pairing; Lamb shoulder is the other strong match. Firm tannin frames marbled red meat.
Is Markus Schneider Black Print 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 Markus Schneider Black Print?
The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.