COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Spätburgunder
PRODUCER
Weingut Thörle
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Thörle, managed by brothers Johannes and Christoph Thörle since 2006, is a historic 16th-century estate located in Saulheim, Rheinhessen. The brothers have revitalized the estate, turning it into a prominent pioneer of modern, terroir-driven German wines. Their focus centers on Burgundian precision, allowing the unique, limestone-rich soils of Saulheim to express themselves clearly. This Spätburgunder Classic is crafted to showcase the vibrant, mineral-driven character of their estate vineyards, offering a deeper concentration and structure than traditional German Pinot Noirs.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The historic Thörle estate dates back to the 16th century and is now run by the visionary brothers Johannes and Christoph.
Fact 02
This wine is bottled completely unfiltered and unfined, resulting in a texturally deep, slightly cloudy, and savory profile.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage required swift, precise harvesting to balance ripe skin tannins with fresh, cool-climate acidity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from younger estate vineyards in Saulheim, grown on limestone-sediment soils with loess-clay loam. Following a rigorous hand-selection at harvest, the grapes are gently destemmed and undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in open-top fermenters. Maceration lasts approximately 20 days on the skins. The wine is then matured for 18 months on the fine lees in traditional small oak barrels, consisting of 85% neutral German oak and 15% neutral French barriques. To preserve its natural texture and complexity, the wine is bottled completely unfiltered and unfined.
