Spatburgunder Tradition Trocken
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–6 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, grilled salmon, creamy mushroom risotto
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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.
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Re-established in 1965 by Franz Künstler in Hochheim am Main, Weingut Künstler carries forward a family winemaking heritage dating back to 1648 in Moravia. Today, under the stewardship of Gunter Künstler, who took over in 1992, the estate has risen to become one of the Rheingau's most celebrated producers and a prominent member of the VDP. The winery is renowned for its meticulous management of legendary Erste and Grosse Lage vineyards, such as Hochheimer Hölle and Kirchenstück. Utilizing traditional large oak casks alongside modern stainless steel, Künstler crafts exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings and elegant Spätburgunders that beautifully express the unique clay-loess and limestone terroirs near the Main river.