COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Kleines Gut
REGION
Baden
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kleines Gut is a boutique, artisanal winery located in the Baden region of Germany, dedicated to crafting terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention. Run with a hands-on philosophy, the estate focuses on showcasing the unique geological characteristics of their vineyards. The 'Spätburgunder vom Mergelstein' is a prime example of this approach, drawing its distinctive character from the marl and limestone soils of the Mergelstein site, resulting in a Pinot Noir of exceptional elegance, purity, and mineral tension.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Mergelstein' refers directly to the marl (Mergel) and limestone soils that define the vineyard's unique terroir.
Fact 02
Kleines Gut translates to 'Small Estate,' highlighting their micro-scale, highly focused production philosophy.
Fact 03
Spätburgunder is the German name for Pinot Noir, and Baden is globally celebrated as Germany's premier region for this noble grape.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place spontaneously using native yeasts in open-top fermenters to encourage gentle extraction of color and tannins. The wine is then aged in neutral French oak barriques to develop complexity and texture while preserving the delicate primary fruit characteristics. It is bottled with minimal filtration and a low addition of sulfur.
