Dernauer Spätburgunder 2022

Wine Description for Dernauer Spätburgunder 2022 by Bertram-Baltes

Colour & Appearance

Muted cranberry red with purplish reflections that lighten towards the rim – a wine that reveals its youth and freshness at first glance.

Nose

A fireworks display of red fruit notes: wild raspberries, sour cherries and pomegranate dominate with impressive clarity. Playful fruit drop sweets and a cool, almost stony minerality join the party. With air contact, subtle undergrowth notes, damp earth and delicate mushroom aromas unfold – classic Burgundy tones that lend depth without overwhelming the primary fruitiness.

Palate

Here the true elegance of this wine reveals itself: at just 11.5% alcohol, it practically dances across the tongue, carried by juicy fruit and vibrant acidity. The texture is remarkably refined, tannins and acidity form a harmonious framework that never dominates but rather supports. The minerality from the first impression continues and lends the wine a refreshing tension. An uncomplicated, yet by no means simple Spätburgunder that combines drinkability with substance.

Terroir & Origin

Hailing from Dernau on the Ahr, this wine benefits from the region’s slate soils, which give it its characteristic minerality. The cool 2022 vintage suits the elegant, fresh style of Bertram-Baltes winery perfectly.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Hand-harvested grapes, spontaneously fermented in local oak barrels – a natural approach that pays off. Bottled unfiltered and unfined, the wine retains maximum authenticity and vibrancy. The vinification emphasises fruit and elegance rather than power and extraction.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Serve lightly chilled (approximately 14-16°C) in Burgundy glasses. Excellent with pumpkin tarte tatin, turkey strips with tomatoes, olives and capers or beefheart tomatoes with lamb mince couscous filling. Generally, the wine harmonises well with dishes that feature fruity components.

Special Features

With its moderate alcohol content and natural vinification, this Spätburgunder represents a modern, approachable style that prioritises elegance over opulence – a refreshing counterpoint to heavyweight red wines.