Assmannshausen Frankenthal Spätburgunder 2022
VDP.ERSTE LAGE, Rheingau, Weingut Krone Assmannshausen, 750 ml
From the Pinot stronghold on the Rhine
- From the three best vineyards in Assmannshausen; typical Pinot Noir aromatics and mineral drive.
- Aromas of sour cherry, blackberry and cassis. Soft, silky and elegant on the palate, supported by fine tannins.
- Vegetarian delicacies, risotto with porcini mushrooms, dark meat or game birds.
Description
This Pinot Noir is a local wine that embodies the distinctive aromas and characteristics of Assmannshausen. It comes from three high-quality vineyards – Höllenberg, Frankenthal and Hinterkirch (Rheingau). On the nose, the wine develops aromas of sour cherry, blackberry and a hint of cassis. On the palate, it is soft, silky and elegant, supported by fine tannins and a clear, mineral structure. An aromatic Pinot Noir that combines finesse and character and bears the typical Assmannshausen signature. Goes well with vegetarian delicacies, risotto with porcini mushrooms and dark meat or game birds.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Spätburgunder |
| Producer: | Weingut Krone Assmannshausen |
| Origin: | Germany / Rheingau |
| Ripening potential: | 10 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 15 to 17 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Fegato alla veneziana, Risotto with ceps, Beef Stroganoff, Tagliatelle al tartufo |
| Volume: | 12.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Weingut Krone Assmannshausen
Depuis 1882, Wegeler est synonyme d'excellence dans la viticulture allemande. Aujourd'hui, la quatrième génération dirige l'entreprise familiale en alliant tradition, clairvoyance et véritable passion, notamment pour le Riesling, complété par une petite proportion de Pinot Noir.
La couronne Assmannshausen, partenaire depuis 2007 et intégralement rattachée à Wegeler depuis 2014, constitue un atout particulier. En 1860, la cave encore utilisée aujourd'hui a été creusée à 60 mètres de profondeur dans la roche de Frankenthal, offrant ainsi des conditions parfaites pour la maturation de pinots noirs de première qualité. Les vignobles autour d'Assmannshausen, sur des schistes phyllitiques du Taunus altérés et un loess profond, sont représentatifs de la grandeur, de l'élégance et de la capacité de garde du vin rouge du Rheingau. Les Pinot Noirs séduisent par leur structure soyeuse, leur fine acidité et leur fruit plein de caractère.
Spätburgunder
Blueprint of the terroir
No other variety expresses its terroir as precisely as Pinot noir. It is a sensitive, fragile grape. But when it succeeds, it gives the world some of its very greatest wine plants. It especially excels in Burgundy, where it has been cultivated for at least 700 years. Even in the middle ages, it was considered so precious that it was kept separate from other grapes so as to not diminish its value. The finest examples are delicate and fragrant with aromas of cherries and red berries. With maturity, notes of forest floor, leather and truffles enter as well. An irresistible fruity sweetness still shines through, even after several decades. The Pinot noir does well in cool locations: in Switzerland and in Germany, where it is known as Blauburgunder and Spätburgunder respectively; in Alsace and in South Tyrol, in Oregon, New Zealand and Tasmania. Not least, it yields fantastic champagnes. It is a wonderful culinary companion. With its soft tannins and charming bouquet, it meshes with everything, from Güggeli and cheeses to fried fish.
Germany
Germany – Into the elite the hard way
Sitting in the heart of Europe, the hilly, lake-dotted landscape of Germany provides ideal, fertile soil for the most diverse vine varieties. From Albalonga to Zweigelt, over 140 different grape varieties are grown on about 100,000 acres, cared for by nearly 50,000 vintners. Most of these vintners are young, modern, internationally trained, inquisitive and urbane. It is hardly surprising, then, that German wine has a good reputation well beyond the country's borders.
