2018 Fürst Schlossberg Spätburgunder, Grosse Lage

The Schlossberg in Klingenberg, historically considered a grand cru site, benefits from the heat that accumulates in its extremely steep vineyard terraces, which results in a wine with a warm character. The aromas and flavours are vivacious and silky; sour red cherry distinguishes the fruit.

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Viticulture

The legend of the great German Pinot Noir vineyard Klingenberg goes back to the Middle Ages. It quickly gained fame and praise far beyond its borders. The vineyard climbs a south-southwest-west facing slope with a gradient of up to 95%. The dry stone walls that brace the rocky terraces of the Schlossberg are listed as a protected historical monument. Three kilometres of these natural stone walls protect 13,000 vines in one vineyard hectare. Use of machines is impossible, excruciating manual labour is a prerequisite.
Weingut Fürst acquired three exceptional vineyard parcels in February 2004. Among them is the core piece of the grand cru vineyard Schlossberg, located directly below the Clingenburg Castle, enclosed by a 5m high city wall. It consists largely of old vines and new plantings of densely spaced, old Pinot clones. Hundreds of metres of dry stone walls have been carefully restored.

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Recommendation

A delightful and indulgent accompaniement to Roasted Guinea Fowl or a chargrilled Fillet Steak -it also pairs beautifully with a rich wild mushroom risotto, or perhaps surprisingly a freshly grilled lobster.