COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Frühburgunder
PRODUCER
Kloster Eberbach
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kloster Eberbach Höllenberg Frühburgunder Trocken 2021 is a dry red wine from the Rheingau region of Germany. The wine is made from Frühburgunder, an early-ripening grape variety that is a relative of Pinot Noir. It is produced by Kloster Eberbach, a historic winery with origins dating back to the 12th century, founded by Cistercian monks who were instrumental in developing German viticulture. The grapes are grown on the Höllenberg vineyard in Assmannshausen, recognized as a significant site for red wines in Germany. The wine is designated 'Trocken,' indicating a dry style, reflecting contemporary German winemaking practices.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Frühburgunder ripens 2-3 weeks earlier than Pinot Noir.
Fact 02
Kloster Eberbach is one of Germany's largest wineries.
Fact 03
The monks who founded Kloster Eberbach were pioneers of German viticulture.
Fact 04
Höllenberg vineyard is considered a top red wine site in Germany.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kloster Eberbach Höllenberg Frühburgunder Trocken is produced using gentle vinification techniques. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, with the resulting wine often aged in oak barrels or barriques to develop complexity and structure. Kloster Eberbach employs nature-close vineyard management, avoiding synthetic pesticides and insecticides, and engages in research related to viticulture and innovative grape varieties.
