Villa Wolf Pinot Noir

The German name for Pinot Noir is Spätburgunder. Whatever the label says, the contents remain the same. This wine is produced in the Palatinate, one of the wine-growing regions in Germany where this grape variety thrives. A fantastic climate combined with good soil structure.

The beginning of the Villa Wolf winery

The Villa Wolf winery was founded in 1756 and was one of the leading wineries in the Palatinate region for two centuries. The winery's success then declined, but after this period, Ernst Loosen took over the vineyards and production in 1996. He breathed new life into the winery and was himself named Germany's Best Winemaker. The Palatinate region lies between the Haardt Mountains and the Rhine and is protected from Atlantic influences by the French Alsace region. This makes it one of the warmer and drier wine regions in the country. The emphasis is on sustainable wine production to maintain the high quality of the vineyards. The result is pure, flavorful, and richly fruity wines. The Pinot Noir grapes for this red wine are carefully harvested and then destemmed in the winery. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats, after which the wine is aged for approximately six months in barriques that are at least one year old. This allows the wood to play a supporting role and preserves the refined fruitiness.

What does Villa Wolf Pinot Noir taste like?

The result is a purple/red wine with a lovely round flavor and a subtle complexity. This is thanks to the oak aging, which gives it just that little bit of bite. The flavor reveals ripe red fruit, such as wild strawberries and red currants. The tannins are delightfully soft, and the wine has a lovely, long finish. This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roasted or pan-fried white meats, such as chicken, turkey, duck, and other poultry. It's also delicious in the summer.