# Tradition Pinot Noir (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingut Philipp Kuhn
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, red plum, raspberry, vanilla, cloves, earth

## About this wine

Tradition Pinot Noir from Weingut Philipp Kuhn is a 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from the Pfalz region of Germany. The 2023 vintage was shaped by challenging weather conditions, necessitating a highly selective hand harvest. The estate, a family-run operation in Laumersheim, focuses on traditional winemaking methods and is known for dedicating half of its vineyard holdings to red grape varieties, with a strong emphasis on Pinot Noir. The region's limestone-rich soils contribute to the wine's character.

## Interesting facts

- The 2023 harvest was described as 'exhausting' due to extreme weather.
- Limestone soils are a key feature of the Pfalz vineyards.
- Philipp Kuhn dedicates 50% of their vineyards to red grape varieties.
- Hand-harvesting is a consistent practice for Kuhn's red wines.

## Food pairing

The medium body and moderate tannins of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. Its acidity can cut through the richness of roasted meats and poultry, while its fruit notes complement earthy flavors like mushrooms and game. The wine's subtle complexity can stand up to well-seasoned dishes without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Tradition Pinot Noir begins with destemming the 100% Spätburgunder grapes, followed by fermentation on the skins for several weeks. Fermentation can be spontaneous or use cultured yeasts, with temperature control below 20°C to maintain aroma. Post-fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in wooden barrels, typically large casks or older barriques, for 16 to 20 months. This traditional approach is applied to all red wines from Weingut Philipp Kuhn.