COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Ruppertsberger Weinkeller Hoheburg eG
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ruppertsberger Imperial Pinot Noir is a red wine from the Pfalz region of Germany, produced by the Ruppertsberger Weinkeller Hoheburg eG cooperative. This cooperative, established in 1968, comprises 200 growers cultivating 410 hectares of vineyards. The Pfalz region's warm and sunny climate, influenced by the Haardt Mountains, is particularly well-suited for growing Pinot Noir. The 2023 vintage benefited from favorable weather, contributing to optimal grape ripeness and concentration. The wine is recognized for its sustainability certifications, including Fair 'n Green, and is also vegan-friendly. It is available in the fixed assortment in Sweden and the general selection in Finland.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified sustainable by Fair 'n Green.
Fact 02
Vegan-friendly wine.
Fact 03
Pfalz's climate is often compared to the Mediterranean.
Fact 04
Cooperative founded in 1968.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Ruppertsberger Imperial Pinot Noir is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Following harvest, the grapes undergo a 2-week skin fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 2 to 5 months in traditional oak barrels, with a portion also aged in Hungarian 225-liter oak barrels for 2 months. The producer, Ruppertsberger Weinkeller Hoheburg eG, is a cooperative emphasizing quality and sustainability in its winemaking.
