COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Weingut Franz Keller
REGION
Baden
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Franz Keller Eichberg Spätburgunder GG is a VDP.Grosse Lage wine from the Kaiserstuhl sub-region of Baden, Germany. It is made from Spätburgunder grapes grown in the Eichberg vineyard, characterized by its tephrite volcanic soil. The 2021 vintage reflects a cooler growing season, contributing to its retained fruit and acidity. Weingut Franz Keller, a traditional family winery, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of Kaiserstuhl through clear, fully fermented wines that are designed to pair well with food.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted with Burgundian clone material.
Fact 02
Tephrite soil, a dark volcanic rock, shapes the wine's minerality.
Fact 03
Awarded Platinum at The TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2024.
Fact 04
Awarded Gold at the Sommeliers Choice Awards 2024.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Spätburgunder grapes are hand-harvested, often in multiple passes, with a focus on optimal ripeness and flavor. Fermentation occurs on skins for approximately one month, primarily in Burgundy barriques. The wine then ages for 18 months in barriques, with 45% new oak used for the 2021 vintage. Viticultural practices are environmentally friendly, employing organic fertilization, mechanical soil cultivation, and cover cropping, with yield reduction measures in place.
