COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Weingut Diefenhardt
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Diefenhardt, located in the Martinsthal region of the Rheingau, Germany, is steeped in centuries of winemaking tradition, with historical vaulted cellars dating back to the 17th century. Acquired by Jacob Diefenhardt in 1917, the estate is currently managed by the fourth and fifth generations, Peter Seyffardt and his daughter Julia. Julia, a Geisenheim University oenology graduate, brings a Francophile sensibility to the estate after training in Stellenbosch and Burgundy. This influence is reflected in their focus on structure, elegance, and restraint. The estate's vineyards are characterized by steep slopes with mineral-rich soils of stony loam, phyllite, and quartzite, which impart a distinct mineral character to their wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's historical vaulted cellars date back to the 17th century, long before the Diefenhardt family acquired it in 1917.
Fact 02
Winemaker Julia Seyffardt's training in Burgundy heavily inspires the estate's elegant, structured, and 'francophile' style of Pinot Noir.
Fact 03
This wine is classified as a VDP.Gutswein, representing the foundational terroir of the Rheingau's steep, mineral-rich slopes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Weingut Diefenhardt emphasizes environmentally conscious, close-to-nature viticulture. This includes organic fertilization, careful canopy management to optimize the leaf-to-fruit ratio, severe yield reduction, and meticulous selective hand-harvesting. For their red wines, traditional fermentation is employed, followed by aging in oak barrels (barriques) to integrate structure and complexity without overpowering the delicate fruit. The wine is bottled under a screw cap closure to preserve its freshness and precision.
