Spatburgunder Rotwein Trocken
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–6 years from vintage release.
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Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, seared salmon
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Wittmann's Spätburgunder Rotwein Trocken showcases the red wine heritage of this historic Westhofen estate, where Pinot Noir thrives alongside their legendary Rieslings. While the estate's roots date back to 1663, this dry red highlights the cooler-climate elegance of German Spätburgunder, which was originally brought to the region by Cistercian monks in the Middle Ages. Grown in the limestone-rich soils of Rheinhessen under strict biodynamic farming, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented using indigenous yeasts before aging in traditional large oak casks. The resulting wine is a pure, vibrant expression of the terroir, balancing bright red cherry fruit with delicate earthy undertones and a fine, mineral-driven structure.
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With a winegrowing heritage in the Rheinhessen village of Westhofen dating back to 1663, Weingut Wittmann is a pioneering force in German biodynamic viticulture, having committed to organic practices in 1990 and biodynamics in 2004. Managed today by Philipp Wittmann alongside his family, the estate is globally revered for its precise, terroir-driven dry Rieslings sourced from legendary Grosses Gewächs sites like Morstein, Kirchspiel, and Aulerde. In their historic vaulted cellar built in 1829, the wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in traditional large oak casks, resulting in structured, mineral-rich expressions of outstanding longevity.