Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Spätburgunder - Weingut Markgraf von Baden

Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Spätburgunder - Weingut Markgraf von BadenIn the glass, the Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Pinot Noir from the winery Markgraf von Baden presents a bright light red color. When swirling the wine glass, one can perceive a first-class balance in this red wine, as it does not stand out on the glass walls in a watery, syrupy or liqueur-like manner. The first nose of the Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Spätburgunder presents of blueberries, black currants and blackberries. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as oriental spices, cocoa bean and vanilla. The Weingut Markgraf von Baden Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Pinot Noir presents itself to the wine lover wonderfully dry. This red wine never shows itself coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine icon wine segment. Balanced and multifaceted, this dense red wine presents itself on the palate. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Spätburgunder flatters the palate with a pleasing feel, without lacking juicy liveliness. In the finish, this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of Baden finally inspires with considerable length. There are again hints of blackberry and mulberry. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the limestone-dominated soils join in. Vinification of the Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Pinot Noir by Weingut Markgraf von Baden This balanced red wine from Germany is vinified from the Pinot Noir grape variety. In Baden, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of limestone. Of course, the Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Spätburgunder is also determined by more than just the Durbach soil. This German wine can be described in the best sense of the word as an Old World wine that is exceptionally distinguished. The fact that the Spätburgunder grapes thrive under the influence of a warm climate also has a very high influence on the ripening of the vintage. This manifests itself, among other things, in particularly well ripened grapes and rather high alcohol content in the wine. The grapes for this red wine from Germany, when perfectly ripe, are harvested exclusively by hand . After the hand harvest, the grapes reach the winery by the fastest route. Here they are sorted and gently broken up. Fermentation follows in small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for 18 months in oak barriques. Food recommendation for the Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Spätburgunder from Weingut Markgraf von Baden This German wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables, osso buco or lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs. Awards for the Durbacher Schlossberg Sophienberg Pinot Noir from Weingut Markgraf von Baden This wine from Durbach not only convinces us, no also renowned wine critics awarded it with 90 points and more. Among the ratings can be found for the 2017 vintage Falstaff - 93 points Meiningers Red Wine Award - 90 points