COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Weingut Becker
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Becker Spätburgunder Spiesheimer 2020 is a red wine from Rheinhessen, Germany, made from 100% Spätburgunder grapes. Weingut Becker is a family winery recognized for its expertise in producing Spätburgunder. The estate emphasizes a minimalist approach in the cellar, allowing the fruit and terroir to express themselves. Sabrina Becker, leading the winery since 2017, focuses on producing modern, innovative wines. The specific vineyard site is Spiesheim, characterized by limestone soil with a topsoil of loam and clay. The 2020 vintage is noted for its balance of ripeness and acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines range from 19 to 43 years old.
Fact 02
Fermented warm and under pressure.
Fact 03
Aged for 36 months in barrique.
Fact 04
Minimalist cellar approach is key.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Becker Spätburgunder Spiesheimer 2020 is produced from hand-harvested, destemmed Spätburgunder grapes. Fermentation occurs spontaneously on the mash in large oak barrels, a process managed at warm temperatures and under pressure. The wine then undergoes an extended maceration period of 14 to 21 days. Following fermentation, it is aged for 36 months in barrique barrels, with 30% new, 30% second-fill, and the remainder older. Aging on lees lasts for almost 12 months, followed by 18 months in oak barrels. The winery emphasizes a minimalist approach in its winemaking.
