Rothenberg Grauburgunder trocken - Klumpp

Rothenberg Grauburgunder trocken - KlumppThe Rothenberg Pinot Gris from Klumpp in Baden reveals a bright, copper-gold color in the wine glass. When swirling the wine glass, one can perceive a first-class balance in this white wine, as it does not stand out watery or syrupy or liqueur-like on the walls of the glass. The first nose of Rothenberg Pinot Gris presents notes of fruit bread, pears and dried fruit. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as even more fruity-balsamic nuances. This white wine from Klumpp is ideal for all wine lovers who like as little sweetness as possible in their wine. However, it never appears sparse or brittle, but round and smooth. On the palate, the texture of this balanced white wine is wonderfully velvety. Due to its concise fruit acidity, the Rothenberg Pinot Gris presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this white wine from the wine-growing region of Baden finally inspires with considerable length. Once again, hints of raisins and nashi pear appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the soils dominated by limestone and loess soil join in. Vinification of the Klumpp Rothenberg Pinot Gris This balanced white wine from Germany is organically vinified from the Pinot Gris grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Baden. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of limestone, loess and clay. The ripeness of the grapes for this Pinot Gris wine is influenced to a considerable extent by the climate of the growing region. In Baden, the grapes thrive in a rather cool climate, which is reflected, among other things, in particularly long and uniform grapes and a rather moderate must weight. When perfectly ripe, the grapes for Rothenberg Pinot Gris are harvested exclusively by hand without the help of coarse and less selective grape harvesters. After the hand harvest, the grapes reach the press house by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully milled. Then fermentation takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Rothenberg Pinot Gris is aged for several months in 500-liter French oak barrels. Food recommendation for the Rothenberg Pinot Gris from Klumpp This German wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to cabbage roulades, fruity endive salad or roasted trout with ginger pear. Awards for the Rothenberg Pinot Gris from Klumpp In addition to a price-pleasure ratio, this white wine from Klumpp can also boast awards and top ratings beyond 90 points. In detail, these are for the 2018 vintage Falstaff - 91 points