Wine prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2024 / 750ml ≈ $39.33Original €35.00≈ £29.57 shop.buerklin-wolf.de ↗

2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 3.7 g/L
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Classification P.C.
Region Pfalz
Orientation East-Facing Slope
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates October 2024
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing After Selective Hand Harvesting In Small Crates
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Altenburg is described as the estate's coolest site, at 130–150 metres above sea level; the estate holds 1.22 hectares. Its east-facing slope and immediate woodland position provide afternoon sun followed by earlier shade than the estate's other sites.
Tasting Notes Producer's 2024 vintage characterization: moderate alcohol, good acid structure, pronounced mineral pressure on the palate and an expressive presentation.

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 5.8 g/L
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window 2028–2040+
Classification P.C. / Riesling Erste Lage
Region Pfalz
Orientation East-Facing Site
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing; Pressing Could Run For Up To Six Hours To Optimize Tannin Extraction
Natural Yeast Yes
Sulfites 98.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were gently pressed, with pressing sometimes lasting up to six hours for tannin extraction. Fermentation was spontaneous and warm in stainless steel, followed by maturation predominantly in large wooden casks. The source also reports free SO₂ of 27 mg/L alongside total SO₂ of 98 mg/L.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-003
Tasting Notes Pinard de Picard, 2023 release: fine spice and a cool nose, ground stone, old pear, dried garden herbs and grapefruit peel; balanced and gentle on the palate, with silky texture, dark spice and minerality.
Critics Ratings James Suckling 94/100; Vinous 92–94/100

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window 2025–2038 approximately
Classification P.C. / Riesling Erste Lage
Region Pfalz
Orientation East-Facing Slope
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The 2022 account describes Altenburg as the estate's coolest, slow-ripening 1.22-hectare east-facing site and notes that this P.C. was gently pressed, with pressing potentially lasting up to six hours for tannin extraction. The estate-wide 45 hL/ha figure in the source is not treated as this wine's vineyard yield.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-003
Tasting Notes Pinard de Picard, 2022 release: fine and puristic, with stony minerality, hints of Williams pear and carambola, subtle fruit, silky structure and deep Riesling aromatics.

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
Total Acidity 8.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Classification P.C.
Region Pfalz
Orientation East-Facing Slope
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates October 2021
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing After Selective Hand Harvesting In Small Crates
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Altenburg is described as the estate's coolest site, at 130–150 metres above sea level; the estate holds 1.22 hectares. Its east-facing slope and immediate woodland position provide afternoon sun followed by earlier shade than the estate's other sites.

2017 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Classification P.C.
Region Pfalz
Orientation East-Facing Slope
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Harvest Dates September 2017
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing After Selective Hand Harvesting In Small Crates
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Altenburg is described as the estate's coolest site, at 130–150 metres above sea level; the estate holds 1.22 hectares. Its east-facing slope and immediate woodland position provide afternoon sun followed by earlier shade than the estate's other sites.
Tasting Notes Producer's 2017 vintage characterization: full-bodied, very well structured and approachable, with an expectation of strong ageing potential.

Producer Information

Address
Weinstraße 65,67157 Wachenheim a.d.W.
Phone
+49 (0)6322/95330
Owner
Bettina Bürklin-von Guradze
Cellarmaster
Nicolla Libelli