COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Weingut August Eser
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
August Eser Mittelheim St. Nikolaus Spätburgunder Trocken 2013 is a dry red wine from the Rheingau region of Germany, produced by Weingut August Eser, a family estate with a history dating back to 1759. The wine originates from the Mittelheim St. Nikolaus vineyard, recognized for its specific soil composition and aspect. The winery is a member of the VDP, signifying a commitment to high quality and provenance. The current management represents the tenth generation of the Eser family.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate founded in 1759, now in its 10th generation.
Fact 02
Member of the prestigious VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates).
Fact 03
Mittelheim St. Nikolaus vineyard has a 5° south-facing slope.
Fact 04
Winery practices sustainable farming with permanent greening.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes for this Spätburgunder are carefully selected and hand-harvested. The fruit undergoes a slow and controlled fermentation process. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in traditional large oak barrels or barriques. The winery employs sustainable farming practices, including permanent greening of vineyards to promote soil health and fertility.
