Spätburgunder „In der Ritti“ 2022

Wine Description for Pinot Noir „In der Ritti“ 2022 from Weingut am Klotz

Character

Weingut am Klotz presents with this vineyard site wine from the single vineyard „In der Ritti“ a classic Baden Pinot Noir, which with a moderate alcohol content of 12.5% vol. and dry orientation embodies a contemporary, elegant style. The 2022 vintage benefited in Baden from a warm summer with sufficient rainfall, which led to physiologically ripe grapes whilst maintaining a fresh acidity structure.

Terroir & Origin

Baden, Germany’s southernmost and warmest wine region, is regarded as Germany’s Burgundy – not without reason does Pinot Noir thrive here on over 5,500 hectares of vineyard. The single vineyard „In der Ritti“ points to a specific parcel whose name possibly derives from historical field designations. Baden’s climate with its warm days and cool nights creates ideal conditions for aromatic, yet fresh Pinot Noirs with fine tannin structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir demands the highest attention and craftsmanship from the winemaker. The grape variety is capricious, thin-skinned and responds sensitively to terroir and maturation. With an alcohol content of 12.5% vol., it can be assumed that Weingut am Klotz pursues a Burgundian approach: restrained extraction, gentle processing and possibly maturation in used wooden barrels. This moderate style emphasises finesse over power, drinkability over concentration – a philosophy that corresponds to the current zeitgeist and places the origin in the foreground.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A Pinot Noir of this style is a versatile food companion. It harmonises beautifully with braised poultry, veal schnitzel or mushroom dishes. It also shows its best side alongside medium-aged mountain cheese, duck breast cooked rare or salmon trout. This Burgundian interpretation of Pinot Noir demonstrates its finest qualities with these pairings. The moderate structure also makes it an ideal companion to regional Baden cuisine.