# Eichberg Oberrotweil Spätburgunder GG (2021)

- **Producer:** Weingut Franz Keller
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Spätburgunder
- **Region:** Baden, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €79
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, blossom, black cherry, red cherry, raspberry, red plum, blackberry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, earth, leather, wet stones

## About this wine

The Franz Keller Eichberg Spätburgunder GG is a VDP.Grosse Lage wine from the Kaiserstuhl sub-region of Baden, Germany. It is made from Spätburgunder grapes grown in the Eichberg vineyard, characterized by its tephrite volcanic soil. The 2021 vintage reflects a cooler growing season, contributing to its retained fruit and acidity. Weingut Franz Keller, a traditional family winery, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of Kaiserstuhl through clear, fully fermented wines that are designed to pair well with food.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard planted with Burgundian clone material.
- Tephrite soil, a dark volcanic rock, shapes the wine's minerality.
- Awarded Platinum at The TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2024.
- Awarded Gold at the Sommeliers Choice Awards 2024.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus to high acidity and fine, velvety tannins are well-suited to cut through the richness of braised and roasted meats, complementing the protein and fat. Its complex fruit and subtle spice notes can echo or contrast with various herbs and spices used in these dishes.

## Wine making process

The Spätburgunder grapes are hand-harvested, often in multiple passes, with a focus on optimal ripeness and flavor. Fermentation occurs on skins for approximately one month, primarily in Burgundy barriques. The wine then ages for 18 months in barriques, with 45% new oak used for the 2021 vintage. Viticultural practices are environmentally friendly, employing organic fertilization, mechanical soil cultivation, and cover cropping, with yield reduction measures in place.