# Pinot Noir Ölberg (2021)

- **Producer:** Von Winning
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €69
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rosemary, red cherry, plum, almond, blackberry, blackcurrant

## About this wine

The Von Winning Pinot Noir Ölberg 2021 is a VDP.Erste Lage wine from the Pfalz region, crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The Ölberg vineyard, located on the border of Königsbach, is characterized by sandstone and limestone soils and a protected microclimate. Weingut von Winning, a historic estate founded in 1849 and a founding member of the VDP, is managed by Stephan Attmann and Jana Seeger. Their philosophy centers on respecting historical heritage and producing terroir-driven wines with a focus on elegance and natural expression.

## Interesting facts

- Classified as a VDP.Erste Lage (First Growth) wine.
- Ölberg vineyard benefits from a protected location.
- Considered a serious rival to Grand Cru Pinot Noirs.
- Has significant aging potential.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and fine-grained tannins are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in richer meats like duck, venison, and lamb. The wine's inherent fruit notes can echo or contrast with fruit-based sauces, while its earthy undertones harmonize with mushrooms and herbs.

## Wine making process

Weingut von Winning employs a winemaking philosophy that blends tradition with modernity, focusing on expressing the unique character of their top sites. Key techniques include spontaneous fermentation in oak barrels utilizing natural yeasts and extended lees contact. The winery practices environmentally conscious vineyard management and a 'controlled neglect' approach in the cellar, aiming to create elegant, natural, and multi-layered dry wines that reflect their terroir.