A refined, organic Spätburgunder from Württemberg's Remstal valley, made by Andi Knauss from single-vineyard Pinot Noir on sandstone soils with 8 months in barrel, delivering the kind of savory elegance that makes German Pinot Noir one of the world's best-kept secrets.
Tasting Notes
Clear ruby red with a light garnet edge. The nose is elegant and precise with aromas of red cherry, dried rose, a hint of earth, and a delicate spicy note from barrel ageing. On the palate it is light to medium bodied with silky tannins, bright acidity, and a long, clean, savoury finish. This is Pinot Noir that prioritises freshness and precision over weight.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
- Origin: Germany, Württemberg, Remstal (Strümpfelbach, sandstone soils)
- Style: Dry red, certified organic, aged 8 months in 300 to 600-litre barrels
- Winemaking: Hand harvested, indigenous yeast fermentation, 8 months barrel ageing, unfined and unfiltered, minimal sulphur
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
A natural partner for roast duck, salmon, mushroom dishes, and aged soft cheeses. The kind of Pinot Noir that works with a wide range of food.
Serving
Serve at 14-16°C. Open 15 minutes before serving to let the subtle barrel influence integrate.
About the Producer
Andi Knauss is a fourth-generation vigneron from Strümpfelbach in the Remstal valley east of Stuttgart. Taking over the family estate in 2004 after training in organic viticulture in Austria, he has built one of the most acclaimed natural wine estates in Württemberg. Working over 100 separate plots across 15 hectares on diverse limestone, marl, and sandstone soils, he farms entirely organically, ferments with indigenous yeasts, and bottles his wines unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulphur. His Trollinger and Riesling have placed him on the world natural wine map.
