Kreuzberg – Spätburgunder – 2020
Kreuzberg – Spätburgunder – 2020
Fermented in stainless steel before aging in a mix of small and large barrels. A lovely introduction to the Ahr's cool climate palate of red fruit, minerality, earthiness and umami.
Cold Climate
3rd Generation
Sustainable
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Wine Details
Appellation Ahr
Variety Spätburgunder
Vintage 2020
Vine Age 20-30yrs
Elevation 200m
Soil Devonian slate, clay and loess
Yield 4-5t/ha
Vinification Small Oak (300ltr)
Aging Barrique
Alcohol 13%
Farming Practices Certified Sustainable
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THE AHR VALLEY, one of Germany’s northernmost (and smallest) appellations, is also one of its best kept secrets. An astounding 80% of the vineyards here have achieved Grosses Gewächs (grand cru) certification. It is here that Kreuzberg has, since 1953, produced world class Pinot Noir on its 9 hectares of holdings, 7 ha of which lie on the Ahr’s steep Devonian slate slopes.
Credentials
Pending sustainable certification, Kreuzberg practices organic soil cultivation through natural fertilization and cover crops. Intensive handwork, leafing and fruit dropping leads to limited yields as low as 35 hl/ha.