COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Weingut Rudolf Fürst
REGION
Franken
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Rudolf Fürst, located in the Franken region of Germany, is world-renowned for its exceptional Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). The Bürgstadter Ortswein (village wine) is sourced from the steep, iron-rich red sandstone (Buntsandstein) slopes of Bürgstadt in the Churfranken sub-region. This unique terroir, combined with a mild microclimate protected by historic dry stone walls, yields Pinot Noir of remarkable elegance, precision, and mineral drive. The Fürst family has been making wine in this area since the 17th century, establishing a legacy of crafting some of Germany's finest red wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyards are planted on rare, iron-rich red sandstone (Buntsandstein) which imparts a distinct smoky minerality to the Spätburgunder.
Fact 02
Historically protected dry stone walls surround the vineyards, storing heat during the day to protect the vines from frost.
Fact 03
The winemaking process includes up to 50% whole-cluster fermentation to add structural backbone and fresh herbal complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 vintage was hand-harvested in September. In the cellar, the grapes underwent fermentation in traditional open-top wooden vats for approximately two weeks, incorporating 20% to 50% whole clusters to enhance structural complexity and spice. Fermentation was carried out entirely with indigenous yeasts. The wine was then matured for 16 to 18 months on its fine lees in predominantly used French oak barrels (228-liter Burgundian pièces) before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
