COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Andreas Oster Weinkellerei
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Horizn 29 Pinot Noir is a product of the HORIZN29 initiative, a program emphasizing sustainability and quality through a set of 29 rules applied across the entire production chain, involving nine family growers. Andreas Oster Weinkellerei, a family business founded in 1921, brings its extensive experience in German wine culture to this wine, which is produced in the Rheinhessen region. Rheinhessen is known for its diverse terroirs suitable for Spätburgunder, and the 2023 vintage presented a mix of warm and wet conditions, leading to wines with notable fruitiness and layered character.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
HORIZN29 follows 29 strict rules for quality and sustainability.
Fact 02
Nine family growers collaborate on this wine.
Fact 03
Andreas Oster Weinkellerei has a history dating back to 1921.
Fact 04
Rheinhessen is Germany's largest wine region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Horizn 29 Pinot Noir is produced by Andreas Oster Weinkellerei as part of the HORIZN29 initiative, which mandates 29 rules for quality and sustainability. The grapes are sourced from nine dedicated family growers in Rheinhessen. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to preserve the wine's inherent fruit qualities. The 2023 vintage harvest commenced in mid-September, with vineyard management focused on addressing challenges posed by weather and pests to ensure optimal grape selection.
