COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Weingut Salwey
REGION
Baden
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Salwey, located in the Kaiserstuhl region of Baden, Germany, is renowned for its focus on Pinot varieties. Currently run by Konrad Salwey, the estate emphasizes dry, terroir-driven wines. This Oberrotweil Spätburgunder is an Ortswein (village wine) that showcases the unique volcanic and loess soils of the Oberrotweil village. It incorporates fruit from the Käsleberg vineyard alongside declassified grapes from the prestigious Grand Cru (Grosse Lage) Henkenberg and Eichberg sites, offering an exceptional representation of the Kaiserstuhl's warm microclimate and complex geology.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Features declassified fruit from Salwey's top Grand Cru sites, Henkenberg and Eichberg.
Fact 02
The Kaiserstuhl region is an extinct volcano, providing unique dark volcanic and loess soils.
Fact 03
Weingut Salwey is a member of the prestigious VDP (Association of German Prädikat Estates).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using native yeasts in open-top oak fermenters with a portion of whole clusters to add structure and aromatic lift. The wine is aged for approximately 12 months in traditional French oak barrels (barriques), of which a small percentage is new, to preserve the pure fruit character and impart subtle spice. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered to maintain its natural complexity.
