# Bischofsberg Spätburgunder GG (2018)

- **Producer:** Weingut Steintal
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Spätburgunder
- **Region:** Franconia, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €75
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** dark cherry, black cherry, red cherry, mulberry, slightly woody, wood spice, hazelnut, bacon, toasty, smoke, bread dough, mushroom, tobacco, dried herbs, dried vegetal

## About this wine

The Weingut Steintal Bischofsberg Spätburgunder 2018 is a single-vineyard Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from the Franconia region of Germany, classified as a VDP.Großes Gewächs (GG). Weingut Steintal practices organic and terraced viticulture, aiming to produce wines that highlight minerality, elegance, and finesse with a focus on drinkability. The 2018 vintage was characterized by a hot, dry summer, requiring careful management of the harvest to maintain freshness and acidity. The Bischofsberg vineyard site is known for its Buntsandstein soil, which contributes to the wine's unique character.

## Interesting facts

- Classified as a VDP.Großes Gewächs (GG) - top tier German wine.
- Vineyards are organically farmed and terraced.
- Vintage 2018 faced drought-like conditions.
- Aims for lower alcohol content for drinkability.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and firm structure, along with its clear, tart fruit notes and minerality, make it a versatile partner for richer proteins. The tannins can complement the protein in meats, while the fruit and subtle spice notes can echo or contrast with accompanying sauces and herbs.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for the Weingut Steintal Bischofsberg Spätburgunder 2018 involves gentle maceration fermentation to preserve depth and complexity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in small oak barrels. The harvest for the 2018 vintage required careful timing due to hot and dry weather conditions to maintain grape freshness and acidity. Weingut Steintal's approach emphasizes organic and terraced viticulture, focusing on traditional methods to achieve minerality and elegance in their wines.