Spätburgunder (Germany)
In Germany, Spätburgunder ("Late Burgundian") is a common name for Pinot Noir.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Cranberry |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Mushroom |
 Violet |
Flavors of Cherries and Wild Berries are the most common Spätburgunder flavors.
Hints of Herbs, Flowers, Mushroom, and Soil.
Profile
Spätburgunder is famous for a silky mouth feel, low tannins, lovely fruit aromas, and good acidity:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Low | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Soups |
 Pasta |
Mushroom |
 Risotto |
 Truffle |
 Pizza |
 Sandwitch |
 Hamburger |
 Chili |
 Goose |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
Spätburgunder is very food friendly and can be paired with a wide variety of dishes, especially grilled or roasted white meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Charcuterie. Salmon. Tuna.
Mushroom. Truffle.
Roasted Mushrooms. Mushroom Risotto.
Soups. Beef Burgundy.
Grilled. Roasted White Meat.
Poultry. Duck. Goose. Rabbit.
Grilled Pork. Ham. Bacon.
Spices:
Basil. Cilantro. Coriander. Mint.
Cheese:
Comté. Brie. Camembert. Jarlsberg. Goat.
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The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is the perfect glass for light and fruity red wines.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling aromas upward.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
About Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir originates from Burgundy in France where it has become known as Red Burgundy, just like Chardonnay from Burgundy has become known as White Burgundy.
The name Pinot (Pine) Noir (Black) was given to the grape because the grape cluster looks like a black pine.
Pinot Noir thrives in cooler regions all over the world, like in Burgundy with "Cool Climate" and "Slow Ripening".
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned grape and, as a consequence, the color of the wine is
light red. Thin skin means also low tannins.
The color of a Pinor Noir wine is often quite transparent, light berry red or blue, and more orange or brown when aged.
Pinot Noir is a World Classic. It is one of the most cultivated grapes in the world. and famous for its ability of interpreting the terroir.
Pinot Noir synonyms: Pinot Nero. Pinot Negro. Spätburgunder. Blauburgunder.
Pinot Noir in Germany
Spätburgunder is Germany's most planted red wine grape.
The German climate is good for producing Pinot Noir.
Spätburgunder wines are similar in character to Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy.
If aged, French barrels (barriques) are most often used.
High quality regions are Baden, Pfalz and Ahr.
In Germany there is also a smaller, early ripening, variety called Frühburgunder ("Early Burgundian") which is grown in Rheinhessen and Ahr.