Riegelberg Badischer Landwein 2020

Wine Description for Riegelberg Badischer Landwein 2020 by Forgeurac

Colour & Appearance

Muted garnet red with luminous violet reflections – a wine that already hints at its youth and potential through its visual presentation.

Nose

Deep and dark, this Pinot Noir presents an impressive aromatic palette: blackberries, blueberries and sloe berries meld with earthy notes of forest floor, tree bark and truffle. Floral accents of violet and wild roses lend the bouquet a mystical, almost interwoven complexity. A wine still at the beginning of its development that already captivates.

Palate

Subtle fruit sweetness meets juicy texture and invigorating acidity. The fine-grained tannin structure is present but never intrusive – a sign of elegance despite its power. The wine shows depth and tension, still holding much in reserve and promising impressive development with further ageing.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering dark fruit notes and mineral freshness that bear witness to the red granite subsoil.

Terroir & Origin

The vines are rooted in a steep vineyard on red granite with only a few centimetres of topsoil. Old, deeply rooted vines struggle through pure rock – an extreme terroir that gives this Pinot Noir its mineral precision and concentration.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir vinified with purist handiwork: 50% whole-bunch fermentation, foot maceration in small wooden vats, three-week maceration fermentation. Maturation exclusively in used barriques and pièces. Without added yeasts, enzymes, fining or filtration. Minimal sulphur use (max. 30 mg). An uncompromisingly natural approach.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect with intense, rustic dishes: lamb dishes with capers and sun-dried tomatoes, quail breast with rosehip and tarragon or beetroot carpaccio with flower cheese. Decant and serve lightly chilled in Burgundy glasses.

Special Features

A country wine that far exceeds its category. Forgeurac’s Riegelberg is a statement for terroir-driven, uncompromising artisanal winemaking. A wine with soul and ageing potential.