Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
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, soft spice, rose
Palate: light-medium body, soft tannin, bright acidity, red-berry finish
A lighter Wonnegau Pinot Noir with red-cherry fruit, soft tannin and a bright acid spine; the estate's everyday red.
What it pairs with
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Pan-roasted duck
Red cherry and bright acidity refresh duck fat. -
Mushroom risotto
Soft spice and red fruit match earthy mushroom. -
Charcuterie board
Light body suits cured meats.
History
Estate Spaetburgunder from Wonnegau parcels around Dittelsheim; soft and bright, positioned as the everyday red of the Gutswein tier.
- 2012: Spaetburgunder elevated to a regular Gutswein cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Winter · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- 10 to 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
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Spaetburgunder
What does Winter Spaetburgunder taste like?
Red cherry, soft spice and rose on the nose; light-medium body, soft tannin, bright acidity and a red-berry finish.
When should I drink Winter Spaetburgunder?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Winter Spaetburgunder?
Pan-roasted duck, mushroom risotto and a charcuterie board are top matches.
Is Winter Spaetburgunder vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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