2020 Louis Guntrum Dornfelder Lieblich

Dornfelder – cross of Helfensteiner x Heroldrebe, 1955. Most popular German red wine grape. Cherry red color, aromatic scent of red fruits, well balanced character, juicy and soft, sweet finish.

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Viticulture

Loam and clay. Vineyards on top of the hills. Heavy soil with excellent absorptive capacity for rain water. Hilly vineyard area, mostly loam soil. Natural cultivation; limited yields through reduced pruning; limited use of fertilizers and chemicals.

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Vinification

Heat maceration. Filtration prior to fermentation. Fermentation in stainless steel. One filtration prior to bottling. Ageing in stainless steel.

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Recommendation

Enjoy it slightly chilled with chips, cheese or as a companion of your main course of pasta or meat.