Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder trocken - Allendorf

Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder trocken - AllendorfThe Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder matured in barrel from the Rheingau winegrowing region presents itself in the glass with a bright light red color. On the nose, this Allendorf red wine reveals all kinds of blackberries. As if that were not already impressive, additional aromas such as blackcurrant and blueberry are added through maturation in large wooden barrels. This red wine from Allendorf is for wine lovers who cannot drink their wine dry enough. The Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder comes quite close to this ideal, having been vinified with just 0.1 grams of residual sugar. Balanced and complex, this velvety red wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to its distinctive fruit acidity, the Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder appears exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this red wine, which has good ageing potential, from the Rheingau winegrowing region is ultimately impressive with its beautiful length. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral notes from the slate- and granite-dominated soils. Vinification of Allendorf Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder This balanced red wine from Germany is made from the Spätburgunder grape variety. In the Rheingau, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on slate and granite soils. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are brought to the press house without delay. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the elegant Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder is matured for several months in oak barrels. Food recommendation for Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder from Allendorf This German wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs, braised chicken in red wine, or vegetable couscous with beef meatballs.