COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
PRODUCER
Weingut Friedrich Becker
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Friedrich Becker's Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) hails from the Pfalz region of Germany, near the French border. The estate, run by the Becker family for seven generations, is renowned for its pioneering spirit in producing high-quality German Pinot Noir. Founder Friedrich Becker Sr. overcame initial skepticism to establish the grape's potential in the region, a legacy continued by his son, Fritz Becker Jr. The wine's distinctiveness stems from its unique cross-border terroir, deep limestone soils, and a winemaking philosophy that blends tradition with a Burgundian-inspired approach. The estate's commitment to quality is reflected in its meticulous viticulture and the use of exceptional French oak barrels.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's label features a fox, referencing a fable about perseverance.
Fact 02
Becker's Pinot Noir has been named Germany's best red wine eight times.
Fact 03
The winery uses French oak barrels, some sourced from Burgundy's Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
Fact 04
Up to 70% of Becker's vineyards are located across the border in France.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Weingut Friedrich Becker's Spätburgunder is crafted through a meticulous process focused on quality and expression. Grapes are hand-harvested and destemmed before undergoing a maceration period of two to three weeks in open-top oak vats. Fermentation is carefully managed to extract color, aroma, and structure. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 12 months in French oak barrels, including some of exceptional provenance. Yields are restricted through heavy pruning to ensure grape concentration. The estate employs sustainable and partially organic viticultural practices, such as using ladybugs for natural pest control.
