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Rudolf Fürst Klingenberg Spätburgunder 2018
Franken, GermanyThe Fürst family can document their history as winegrowers in Franken back to 1638. The winery is nestled in the heart of the Centgrafenberg vineyard, and they farm 21 hectares, 60% of which is planted to spätburgunder (pinot noir). Klingenberg is a village level wine, sourced from young vines in the Grosse Lage of Schlossberg. The legend of the great German Pinot vineyard Klingenberg dates back to the Middle Ages, and some part of the south / southwest facing slope have a gradient up to 95%, with rocky red terraces that are a protected historical monument. This pinot used 50% whole clusters, and was matured for 13 months in used, small wooden barrels. Darkly fruited and perfumed, led by black cherry, black raspberry, forest floor, and dark chocolate along a silken palate. Tannins are fine and furry, housing this somewhat haunting, brooding pinot through a spiced finish. Drinking well now, ideally with wild mushroom or roast pork dishes.Tasted: 16 June 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $84.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 71059
