Avantgarde Shiraz Rotwein trocken - Bergdolt-Reif & Nett

Avantgarde Shiraz Dry Red Wine - Bergdolt-Reif & NettThe barrel-aged Avantgarde Shiraz red wine from the wine-growing region of Pfalz reveals itself in the glass with a bright purple color. After the first swirl, one can perceive an extraordinary balance in this red wine, as it coats the walls of the glass neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like. The first nose of the Avantgarde Shiraz red wine shows nuances of blackberries. Fruity hints from the bouquet are complemented by notes from barrel aging like toasted wood and chocolate. This German wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It has been bottled with 5.1 grams of residual sugar. This is a true quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities, enchanting with its finest balance despite all its dryness. Flavor doesn't necessarily require sugar. This fleshy and velvety red wine presents itself balanced and complex on the palate. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Avantgarde Shiraz red wine caresses the palate with a pleasant sensation, without sacrificing juicy liveliness. In the finish, this well-cellaring red wine from the Pfalz region ultimately impresses with considerable length. Hints of blackberry are once again apparent. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the clay and loess-dominated soils join in. Vinification of the Bergdolt-Reif & Nett Avantgarde Shiraz Red Wine This balanced red wine from Germany is made from the Shiraz grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Pfalz. The vines dig their roots deep into clay and loess soils here. After the harvest, the grapes quickly reach the winery, where they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small oak barrels and stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Following this, the elegant Avantgarde Shiraz red wine is aged for another 18 months in oak barriques. Food Recommendation for the Bergdolt-Reif & Nett Avantgarde Shiraz Red Wine Enjoy this red wine from Germany ideally at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as a companion to lemon-chili chicken with bulgur, stuffed bell peppers, or veal-onion casserole.