Weissburgunder 350 N.N. 2023 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Weissburgunder 350 N.N. 2023 1500ml Magnum from Odinstal

Character

The Odinstal winery presents with this Weissburgunder a wine that carries the elevation of 350 metres above sea level in its name – a deliberate reference to the cooler conditions that benefit this grape variety. In the Palatinate, where warmth and sunshine often dominate, ambitious winemakers deliberately seek out higher vineyard sites to preserve freshness and tension. The moderate alcohol content of 11.5% underscores this philosophy: here it is not about power and opulence, but about finesse and drinkability.

Weissburgunder, in its finest expression a master of restraint, finds ideal conditions in the Palatinate. The grape variety demands cool nights and good water supply to develop its characteristic elegance – conditions that are more readily found in higher vineyard sites than in the hot valley locations.

General Information

The 2023 vintage was characterised in Germany by changeable conditions that required careful work in the vineyard. Winemakers who worked with precision were rewarded with wines that bring freshness and vitality.

The magnum bottle is more than just a format – it slows down the wine’s maturation and preserves freshness for longer. For a young Weissburgunder with moderate alcohol, a clever choice that gives the wine time to develop without losing its vitality.

Odinstal apparently takes a stance against the trend towards higher alcohol levels – a decision that requires courage and deserves respect.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A Weissburgunder of this character is a versatile companion at the table. Poultry in creamy sauces, fish pan-fried in butter, asparagus in all its variations or mushroom dishes harmonise excellently. This wine also shows its best side with goat’s cheese or light starters. The moderate alcohol strength makes it the ideal lunchtime wine or companion for longer meals, where elegance matters more than impact.