# Ahrweiler Caspar Spätburgunder Alte Reben (2019)

- **Producer:** Weingut Deutzerhof
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Spätburgunder
- **Region:** Ahr, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, raspberry, toasted bread, vanilla, biscuit, cedar, cloves, earth, leather, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

The Ahrweiler Caspar Spätburgunder Alte Reben 2019 from Weingut Deutzerhof is a red wine from the Ahr region of Germany, made from Spätburgunder grapes. The wine's name honors Caspar Cossmann, the winery's founder in 1574. It is sourced from old vines, typically 30 to 40 years or older, predominantly from the Ahrweiler Daubhaus vineyard. This wine is classified as a VDP.Ortswein, indicating its origin from a specific village. Weingut Deutzerhof is a traditional winery with a history dating back to 1574, emphasizing a philosophy of letting nature and time shape their wines. The estate is also Fair'n Green certified, highlighting its commitment to sustainability.

## Interesting facts

- Named after winery founder Caspar Cossmann (1574).
- Grapes sourced from vines aged 30-40+ years.
- VDP.Ortswein classification signifies quality from a specific village.
- Fair'n Green certified for sustainability.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and ripe tannins complement the protein in dishes like lamb and beef, while its elegance can stand up to richer sauces without being overpowered. The fruit notes can harmonize with fruit-based sauces or accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The Ahrweiler Caspar Spätburgunder Alte Reben 2019 is produced by Weingut Deutzerhof. Key winemaking techniques include fermentation in barriques and maturation in a combination of first and second-fill barriques, with wines aged separately by vineyard parcel. A notable step in the process is the selection of barrels for the 'Caspar' bottling, which occurs in July after the completion of biological acid degradation. The winery's philosophy centers on allowing natural processes and time to influence the wine's development, with a commitment to sustainability demonstrated by its Fair'n Green certification.