Spatburgunder Tradition Trocken
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2–6 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled salmon, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Weingut Künstler’s Spätburgunder Tradition Trocken is a beautiful testament to the Rheingau's historical affinity for Pinot Noir, a grape that has thrived in the region since medieval monks first cultivated it. Sourced from estate vineyards in Hochheim am Main, where the soils are rich in clay, loess, and gravel, this wine benefits from the unique microclimate near the confluence of the Main and Rhine rivers. The water acts as a natural temperature regulator, reflecting sunlight and keeping the vines warm. Crafted in a traditional style, this dry red wine is typically aged in large, neutral oak casks and older barriques. This gentle wood contact softens the tannins while preserving the vibrant, pure red berry aromatics and mineral undertones that define Künstler's elegant, terroir-driven winemaking philosophy.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Künstler was established in Hochheim am Main in 1965 by Franz Künstler, reviving a long-standing family winemaking tradition that originated in South Moravia before World War II. The estate rose to international prominence under the stewardship of Franz's son, Gunter Künstler, who assumed leadership in 1992 with an uncompromising focus on terroir-driven precision. Managing iconic VDP.Grosse Lage vineyard sites such as Hochheimer Hölle, Kirchenstück, and Domdechaney, the winery champions sustainable vineyard management, minimal cellar intervention, and extensive aging on the lees. Künstler is renowned across the globe for its powerful, mineral-structured dry Rieslings, magnificent noble sweet expressions, and remarkably elegant, complex Spätburgunder.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Spätburgunder
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13%