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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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
Aroma: red cherry, spicy quartzite, rose
Palate: light-medium body, soft tannin, bright acidity, spicy finish
Pinot Noir from biodynamic Bingen quartzite parcels; light-medium body, red cherry and a spicy quartzite-tinged finish.
What it pairs with
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Pan-roasted duck
Bright acidity and red cherry suit duck. -
Mushroom tart
Spicy quartzite plays with earthy mushroom. -
Charcuterie board
Light body matches cured meats.
History
Estate Spaetburgunder at Riffel from biodynamic quartzite-and-slate parcels around Bingen; positioned as a single-region red counterpart to the Riesling line.
- 2012: Spaetburgunder elevated as a regular cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Riffel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- 12 months in used French barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Spaetburgunder
What does Riffel Spaetburgunder taste like?
Red cherry, spicy quartzite and rose on the nose; light-medium body, soft tannin, bright acidity and a spicy finish.
When should I drink Riffel Spaetburgunder?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Riffel Spaetburgunder?
Pan-roasted duck, mushroom tart and a charcuterie board are top matches.
Is Riffel Spaetburgunder vegan?
Yes. Biodynamic and EU-Bio certified estate.
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