Spätburgunder - Pinot Noir (Germany)
In Germany, Spätburgunder ("Late Burgundian") is a common name for Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir Flavors
The flavors of Pinot Noir can fan out like the colors of a Peacock Tail.
Great Pinot Noirs can show a crescendo of flavors, growing intensity, and a good finish.
 Red Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Cranberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Bluberry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Currant |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Rose |
 Violet |
After Fermentation
 Barrel |
 Earth |
 Cloves |
 Yeast |
After Aging
 Vanilla |
 Caramel |
 Coconut |
 Licorice |
 Truffle |
 Cinnamon |
 Coffee |
 Leather |
Profile
Pinot Noir is famous for a silky mouth feel, low tannins, lovely fruit aromas, and good acidity:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Low | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Soups |
 Pasta |
Mushroom |
 Risotto |
Truffle |
 Pizza |
 Sandwitch |
 Hamburger |
 Chili |
 Goose |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
Pinot Noir 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.
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.
Read More
The name Pinot (Pine) Noir (Black) was given to the grape because the grape cluster looks like a black pine.
You can read more about the grape at Pinot Noir Grapes.
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.
You can read more about the world wide production at Pinot Noir Regions.
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.