COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Koehler-Ruprecht
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Koehler-Ruprecht is one of the most historic and distinctive estates in the Pfalz region of Germany, famed for its uncompromisingly traditional winemaking. Located in the village of Kallstadt, the estate rejects modern trends in favor of long aging in large, neutral oak casks. This Spätburgunder Kabinett Trocken represents their entry-level red, showcasing the cooler-climate elegance of German Pinot Noir. It is a testament to the estate's philosophy of letting the terroir and vintage speak clearly without cosmetic oak or manipulation.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Koehler-Ruprecht is legendary for its adherence to traditional winemaking, refusing to use modern temperature-controlled stainless steel.
Fact 02
The estate is famous for its Kallstadter Saumagen vineyard, but this Kabinett offers an accessible gateway to their unique style.
Fact 03
Spätburgunder is the German name for Pinot Noir, and the Pfalz region is one of its premier strongholds in Germany.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from estate vineyards in Kallstadt. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using native yeasts in large, neutral German oak casks (Halbstück and Stück). The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged in these traditional casks to allow gentle micro-oxygenation without imparting dominant oak flavors. It is bottled with minimal filtration and a light sulfur addition to preserve its vibrant, mineral-driven character.
