2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Drinking Window 2025–2040+
Classification Großes Gewächs; dry red wine
Region Rheinhessen
Soil Calcareous, Ochre-coloured terra fusca soils
Orientation Protected South-Facing Site
Fermentation Vessels Open vat
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The vineyard yield is stated as 35–40 hl/ha. The producer-attributed description says the red wines are fermented in open vats and matured in large wooden casks and barriques. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.

2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Drinking Window Through 2028+
Classification VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHSVDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS; dry Qualitätswein b.A. Rheinhessen; estate bottled
Region Rheinhessen
Soil Weathered limestone, Loam and loess
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Made from old vines with strict hand-selection of fully ripe grapes; spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts and matured in first- or second-use French-oak barriques. Recommended serving temperature is approximately 16–18°C, with at least 3–4 hours of decanting.
Tasting Notes Cherry and black-cherry fruit, marzipan, vanilla, ripe plum, red cherry and wild strawberry; youthful soft tannins, elegant structure, finesse and a very long finish.
Food Pairing Risotto, roast veal or wild hare; also suitable without food.
Critics Ratings 93

Producer Information

Address
Bahnhofstraße 1,67592 Flörsheim-Dalsheim
Phone
+49 (0)6243/456
Owner
Julia &
Klaus Peter Keller
Cellarmaster
Klaus-Peter Keller, Felix Keller