August Kesseler, Pinot Noir Spatburgunder Qualitatswein Trocken

Interesting facts

Red wine Pinot Noir Spatburgunder Qualitatswein Trocken created a qualified winemaker of Germany August Kesseler. He charisma and soul of wine country, and its products always have the highest quality. The wine is made from grapes of Pinot Noir harvested from the best vines of the economy. With its quality wines owe undivided superb vineyards. High reputation and recognition of the local vineyards is the result of a rich historical past, good climate and geographical location, but the deciding factor still performs strict quality control and meticulous work in the vineyards is meticulously planned. Cool climate is continental with average annual temperature of 10°C. the soil is dominated by Sandstone, quartzite, gravel, which significantly affects the flavor characteristics of the wine. Because of this the wines are strong in structure, with noticeable acidity, with expressive depth and power. In 1988, the Pinot Noir wine from August kesselera was awarded as the best quality wine from Pinot Noir. Also, this wine was awarded nominations in 2004, 2005 and 2006. The first Foundation stone was laid winery Josef Kesseler, who in 1924 purchased a former wine cooperative in Assmannshausen. The current owner of the company August Kesseler inherited the estate from his parents in 1977, as a young man, but has significantly extended and improved the area under vines to 18 hectares (44,48 acres). Left at the age of 19 without parents, he not only kept the winery, but she graduated from high school and then the faculty of wine production, learned winemaking skills in France, USA, Italy. He became the best in the business and in 1988, the August Kesseler becomes an acknowledged master of red wines in Germany. Wine products are often marked by authoritative wine experts, and received numerous nominations and awards. There is no detail, only the highest quality! And if the weather conditions will play a cruel joke, wine is simply not bottled — quality requirements of in kesselera incredibly high. The winery is located in a very picturesque place — “Assmanshäuser Höllenberg”, from where magnificent views of the old Rhine castles. The average age of the vines is 50 years. Productivity is maintained at a low level, and for the wine harvest is used exclusively manual harvest with selective selection of grapes, the collection of which lasts up to six weeks. The vines are planted on terraces with steep slopes facing West and southwest. Weathering slate hill, soil porosity, high temperature, between the rows of vines beneficial to crops, Riesling gets concentrated fruit flavor and live a stable acidity.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has a color of red brick.
The aroma of the wine is fragrant notes of ripe dark cherry surrounded by nuances of oak.
The wine has a light, balanced flavor, enhanced by soft, rounded tannins, high acidity and depth give fruity.
The wine goes well with dishes of red or white meat, light vegetable dishes, Mature cheeses, pasta dishes, poultry.