In the glass
What it pairs with
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Pheasant
Smoky cherry flatters gamey poultry. -
Sauerbraten
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Pinot Noir tannin and cherry flatter the Rhineland pot-roast.
How to serve Munzberg Spatburgunder Rosenkranz
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, Sauerbraten. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rosenkranz is Munzberg's barrel-aged Spatburgunder, the estate's reference Pinot Noir alongside the Weissburgunder GG.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Munzberg
- Grapes
- Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
- Classification
- VDP.Erste Lage
- Oak
- French oak barrique ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 38 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Munzberg Spatburgunder Rosenkranz
What does Munzberg Spatburgunder Rosenkranz taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Barrel-aged dry Spatburgunder Rosenkranz: red cherry, smoke, French oak spice and fine tannin from Godramstein parcels.
When should I drink Munzberg Spatburgunder Rosenkranz?
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 Munzberg Spatburgunder Rosenkranz?
Pheasant is the canonical pairing; Sauerbraten is the other strong match. Smoky cherry flatters gamey poultry.
Is Munzberg Spatburgunder Rosenkranz 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 Munzberg Spatburgunder Rosenkranz?
The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as VDP.Erste Lage.