COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
PRODUCER
Weingut Philipp Kuhn
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tradition Pinot Noir from Weingut Philipp Kuhn is a 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from the Pfalz region of Germany. The 2023 vintage was shaped by challenging weather conditions, necessitating a highly selective hand harvest. The estate, a family-run operation in Laumersheim, focuses on traditional winemaking methods and is known for dedicating half of its vineyard holdings to red grape varieties, with a strong emphasis on Pinot Noir. The region's limestone-rich soils contribute to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2023 harvest was described as 'exhausting' due to extreme weather.
Fact 02
Limestone soils are a key feature of the Pfalz vineyards.
Fact 03
Philipp Kuhn dedicates 50% of their vineyards to red grape varieties.
Fact 04
Hand-harvesting is a consistent practice for Kuhn's red wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tradition Pinot Noir begins with destemming the 100% Spätburgunder grapes, followed by fermentation on the skins for several weeks. Fermentation can be spontaneous or use cultured yeasts, with temperature control below 20°C to maintain aroma. Post-fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in wooden barrels, typically large casks or older barriques, for 16 to 20 months. This traditional approach is applied to all red wines from Weingut Philipp Kuhn.
