COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir Précoce
PRODUCER
Vingården i Klagshamn
REGION
Skåne län
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vingården i Klagshamn Pinot Noir Précocé 2022 is a red wine from Skåne län, Sweden, produced by Vingården i Klagshamn. It is made from the Pinot Noir Précoce grape variety, also known as Frühburgunder, which ripens earlier than traditional Pinot Noir, making it well-suited for cooler climates. The winery, established in 2001 by Murat Sofrakis and Lena Jörgensen, focuses on producing wines that express their specific terroir and climate, prioritizing grape varieties adapted to Swedish conditions. The vineyard's location near the Öresund strait contributes to its cool-climate viticulture.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pinot Noir Précoce is a mutation of Pinot Noir that ripens earlier.
Fact 02
The winery uses local seaweed and horse manure for fertilization.
Fact 03
Most vineyard work, including harvest, is done manually.
Fact 04
This wine is a rare example of Swedish red wine production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vingården i Klagshamn Pinot Noir Précocé 2022 is produced using the Pinot Noir Précoce grape variety. The winery employs ecological viticulture, utilizing local seaweed and horse manure for fertilization, and approved substances for crop-spraying. Vineyard work, including the manual harvest, is a key aspect of their production. Following harvest, the wine undergoes maturation in a combination of used American oak barrels (11 months), neutral oak barrels (40%), and concrete tanks (50%). This process is guided by the producer's philosophy of expressing the unique Swedish terroir and climate.
