Baden or Pfalz Spätburgunder
(Very Good to Outstanding)
A light red wine from Baden

Summary

A crushed fruit fermentation wine, first using cold soak for additional color, then fermented in neutral vessels at cool red fermentation temperature to retain aromatics, often including whole bunches or stems, and using ambient yeast. Maturation in oak barrels is used by some producers for additional flavor and texture.

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