Structure

Bodyfull
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

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

Full-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: variety-typical stimulating bouquet

Selective, hand-picked Ortswein Grauburgunder that owner Konrad Salwey recommends as the estate's entry point, with a variety-typical, stimulating bouquet and structuring tannin-like grip from skin contact.

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken with root vegetables
    Full body and medium acidity match the richness of roasted poultry.
  • Creamy mushroom pasta
    The wine's weight stands up to cream-based sauces.
  • Vitello tonnato
    Textured, full-bodied Grauburgunder complements the dish's creamy tuna sauce.

History

Konrad Salwey recommends this selectively picked Oberrotweil Ortswein Grauburgunder, known on the estate as Salwey RS, as the best introduction to the house style.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Salwey · visiting guide
Grapes
Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
Classification
VDP.Ortswein
Oak
Aged in large neutral oak casks, per the estate's selective late-picked Ortswein practice.
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR16-22 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Oberrotweil Grauburgunder RS

What does Oberrotweil Grauburgunder RS taste like?

It has a variety-typical, stimulating bouquet with full body and a structuring grip, the result of selective, hand-picked fruit.

When should I drink Oberrotweil Grauburgunder RS?

It drinks well from 2 to 8 years after vintage.

What classification is Oberrotweil Grauburgunder RS?

It is VDP.Ortswein, the village tier, though the estate treats it as a serious, selectively picked bottling.

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