WineWise Code

GHE-PMS18

Country

Germany

Region

Baden - Kraichgau

Color/Style

Red

Destemming

Whole cluster

Fermentation Vessel

Barrel

Additional Fermentation Notes

24 hours cold maceration Remontage in the beginning, pumpover later on Fermentation duration: 20 days

Aging Vessel

100% Used Barrique

Aging Duration (months)

12 months

Filtered?

No

Fining Agents

None

Yeast Protocol

Spontaneous

Malolactic Conversion

Yes

Additonal Maturation Details:

Lees contact: 12 months

Added Sulfur

Yes, 36 mg/L

Varieties

Pinot Meunier

Residual Sugar

0.2

ABV

12.44

Acidity

5.5

Closure

Screw-top

Annual Production

1600

Certified Vegan

No

Other Wine Facts

The grapes come from young, organically cultivated vineyards in prime locations. Significantly reduced use of wood, slight reduction, a taut and drinkable acidity and a surprisingly dense structure for the y- outhfulness of the vines guarantee a perfect addition to the Heitlinger range. Placed just below the GGs, they represent a distinctive and very individual style. Characteristic An unusual flavour experience of wild cherry and red currant, light toasting, juicy, berry, velvety tannin, very persistent, pleasant fresh aci- dity, terroir influenced.

Primary Vineyard Name

Tiefenbach

Soil Types

Colored marl, Calcareous, Loess

Elevation (meters)

190-220

Vine Age

20

Yields (hl/ha)

45

Farming Practices

Certified Sustainable, Certified Organic, practicing biodynamic

Harvest Method

Hand-harvested

Additional Harvest Notes

Single Guyot, the grapes are gently harvested by hand, carefully sorted, and after ca. 24 hours of skin contact