Spätburgunder 2020

Wine description for Pinot Noir 2020 from Klaus Vorgrimmler

Character and terroir

This Pinot Noir from Vorgrimmler embodies the restrained elegance that characterises Baden's red wines. In the sun-drenched foothills of the Black Forest, Klaus Vorgrimmler's vines thrive on loess and volcanic soils, which lend the wine a subtle mineral structure. The 2020 vintage presents itself with the delicate balance between fruit and earthiness that one can expect from a successful German Pinot Noir - not as opulent as its counterparts from warmer regions, but with a precise clarity that is reminiscent of the Burgundian tradition, yet remains unmistakably German in its expression.

Winemaking philosophy

Klaus Vorgrimmler, a representative of Baden's artisanal winemaking tradition, works with the respect for the terroir that makes great Pinot Noirs possible in the first place. His wines reflect the increasing maturity of German red wine culture - a development that has made remarkable progress over the last two decades. With a moderate alcohol strength of 13% and restrained sweetness, he lets the characteristics of the vintage and the site speak for themselves without over-modelling them with technical interventions.

General information

Region: Baden, the southernmost and warmest German wine-growing region, borders on Alsace and shares not only geographical proximity but also an affinity for Burgundian grape varieties.

Grape variety: Pinot Noir - the demanding variety finds ideal conditions for slow, even ripening in the loess soils of Baden.

Vintage: 2020 - a year that produced surprisingly balanced wines despite climatic challenges due to early warm spells.

Food pairing suggestions

The moderate structure and fine acidity predestine this wine to accompany tender poultry, especially pigeon or guinea fowl. The multi-layered elegance of this Pinot Noir from Baden also comes into its own with a classic mushroom risotto or a lightly matured mountain cheese from the Black Forest.