Dr Josef Köhr Spatburgunder Unfiltered Ruppertsberg Nubien 2020

Region:Ruppertsberg, Pfalz, Germany

QualityLevel:  Qualitatswein

Grape Varieties: 100% Spatburgunder

Sweetness level:  Dry style

Alcohol:  13.5%

Size:  750ml

Tasting notes:

APinot Noir that is elegant, powerful, and long-lasting is grown in our famousRuppertsberg Nußbien vineyard, known for its calcareous, colourful sandstonesoil. The wine is fermented on the skins for over a month and then matured forat least 30 months in French barriques with regular bâtonnage. This Pinot Noirdisplays highly saturated reflexes of ruby-red colour in the glass. On thepalate, an intensely fruity aroma of Pinot Noir, typical cherry, is combinedwith powerful tertiary aromas such as tobacco, leather, salt, and liquorice,which leave an intense impression in the mouth. The wine is carefully bottledunfiltered to preserve maximum aroma.

Food pairing : Game, beef

 WIne Story – Dr. Josef Kohr

The Köhr family has been operating their winery in the town of Ruppertsberg,located in the Palatinate region, for centuries. They have records of theirvineyards dating back to 1648. Ruppertsberg is famous for its stunning views,ancient archaeological finds and viticulture. The family's vineyards aresituated in significant areas like Reiterpfad, Nußbien, Linsenbusch, andHoheburg. The climate in the Mittelhaardt terroir is favorable for growing grapesas it gets around 2100 hours of sunshine and just 516 mm of precipitation. Thismakes it the perfect location to produce Rieslings, which are known for theirmaximum ripeness, intense varietal aroma, and moderate acidity.

Dr. Josef Köhr is a fascinating wine grower who hassuccessfully incorporated new trends in winemaking into a traditional winery. Underhis guidance, the winery has diversified its production to focus on wines thatdepart from the traditional German varieties. In addition to Riesling, thevineyard cultivates several French grape varieties, such as Pinot Noir andSauvignon Blanc, and has made significant advancements in aging their wines inoak barrels. The German Agricultural Society has recognized their wines in2020, 2021, and 2023, and some of their wines are suitable for vegans.