# Spiesheimer Spätburgunder trocken (2020)

- **Producer:** Weingut Becker
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Spätburgunder
- **Region:** Rheinhessen, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** plum, red cherry, black cherry, coffee, cloves, vanilla, cedar, chocolate, tobacco, earth, mushroom, wet leaves, forest floor

## About this wine

The Becker Spätburgunder Spiesheimer 2020 is a red wine from Rheinhessen, Germany, made from 100% Spätburgunder grapes. Weingut Becker is a family winery recognized for its expertise in producing Spätburgunder. The estate emphasizes a minimalist approach in the cellar, allowing the fruit and terroir to express themselves. Sabrina Becker, leading the winery since 2017, focuses on producing modern, innovative wines. The specific vineyard site is Spiesheim, characterized by limestone soil with a topsoil of loam and clay. The 2020 vintage is noted for its balance of ripeness and acidity.

## Interesting facts

- Vines range from 19 to 43 years old.
- Fermented warm and under pressure.
- Aged for 36 months in barrique.
- Minimalist cellar approach is key.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and tannins complement the protein in meat dishes, while its fruit notes can harmonize with sauces and accompaniments. The acidity helps to cut through richer, fattier elements, creating a balanced palate experience.

## Wine making process

The Becker Spätburgunder Spiesheimer 2020 is produced from hand-harvested, destemmed Spätburgunder grapes. Fermentation occurs spontaneously on the mash in large oak barrels, a process managed at warm temperatures and under pressure. The wine then undergoes an extended maceration period of 14 to 21 days. Following fermentation, it is aged for 36 months in barrique barrels, with 30% new, 30% second-fill, and the remainder older. Aging on lees lasts for almost 12 months, followed by 18 months in oak barrels. The winery emphasizes a minimalist approach in its winemaking.