In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb shoulder
Fine tannin and dark cherry flatter slow-roast lamb. -
Sauerbraten
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Pinot Noir tannin and cherry flatter the Rhineland pot-roast.
How to serve Felsenberg Spatburgunder GG
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. Roast lamb shoulder, Sauerbraten. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rings' Felsenberg Spatburgunder GG is bottled from organic-certified parcels in the north Pfalz; the brothers' Pinot Noir programme is parallel to their Riesling tier.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Rings
- Grapes
- Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz
- Oak
- French oak ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 55 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2015
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Felsenberg Spatburgunder GG
What does Felsenberg Spatburgunder GG taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Organic dry Grosses Gewachs Spatburgunder from the Felsenberg: red cherry, smoke, fine French oak spice and savoury length.
When should I drink Felsenberg Spatburgunder GG?
Drink 6 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Felsenberg Spatburgunder GG?
Roast lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing; Sauerbraten is the other strong match. Fine tannin and dark cherry flatter slow-roast lamb.
Is Felsenberg Spatburgunder GG 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 Felsenberg Spatburgunder GG?
The blend is Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz.