COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Weingut Steintal
REGION
Franconia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weingut Steintal Bischofsberg Spätburgunder 2018 is a single-vineyard Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from the Franconia region of Germany, classified as a VDP.Großes Gewächs (GG). Weingut Steintal practices organic and terraced viticulture, aiming to produce wines that highlight minerality, elegance, and finesse with a focus on drinkability. The 2018 vintage was characterized by a hot, dry summer, requiring careful management of the harvest to maintain freshness and acidity. The Bischofsberg vineyard site is known for its Buntsandstein soil, which contributes to the wine's unique character.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Classified as a VDP.Großes Gewächs (GG) - top tier German wine.
Fact 02
Vineyards are organically farmed and terraced.
Fact 03
Vintage 2018 faced drought-like conditions.
Fact 04
Aims for lower alcohol content for drinkability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Weingut Steintal Bischofsberg Spätburgunder 2018 involves gentle maceration fermentation to preserve depth and complexity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in small oak barrels. The harvest for the 2018 vintage required careful timing due to hot and dry weather conditions to maintain grape freshness and acidity. Weingut Steintal's approach emphasizes organic and terraced viticulture, focusing on traditional methods to achieve minerality and elegance in their wines.
