Riegelberg Badischer Landwein 2020

Wine Description for Riegelberg Badischer Landwein 2020 by Forgeurac

Colour & Appearance

Muted garnet red with lively violet reflections – a wine that hints at its depth already in the glass.

Nose

What rises from the glass is dark, earthy and of impressive complexity: blackberries, blueberries and sloe berries intertwine with notes of forest floor, tree bark and truffle. Floral hints of violet, ivy and wild rose join in. A wine that poses more questions than it answers – and therein lies its appeal.

Palate

On the palate, the Riegelberg reveals its serious side: subtle fruit sweetness, a juicy, vibrant texture and a precise, invigorating acidity carry a wine whose fine-grained tannins reveal both structure and potential. Still closed, but of unmistakable substance.

Finish

Long, mineral and marked by cool spice – the granite of the subsoil resonates clearly here. The wine does not let go.

Terroir & Origin

The vines of Riegelberg grow on red granite in a steep, densely planted vineyard with paper-thin topsoil – just a few centimetres below the surface, bare rock begins. The old, deep-rooted vines dig through the stone and extract what no fertiliser could replace: mineral precision and character depth.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), vinified with artisanal rigour: 50% whole bunches, brief maceration by foot treading, three-week maceration fermentation in small wooden vats, pressing on an old basket press. Racking by gravity over the Broquereau. Ageing exclusively in used barriques and pièces – without added yeasts, without fining, without filtration. Maximum 30 mg sulphur. Natural wine in its most honest form.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with lamb with capers, polenta and dried tomatoes, equally with quail breast and leg with rosehip, tarragon and poppy seed gnocchi. Also convincing vegetarian fare: beetroot carpaccio with flower cheese and walnut bread. Decanting recommended, serve lightly chilled, best in a Burgundy glass.

Special Features

A Badischer Landwein in the best sense – not a marketing term, but the expression of a wine that defies every convention. The 2020 Riegelberg is still in the early stages of its development. Those who bring patience will be rewarded.