Hand-picked and fermented on the skins for around three weeks, the wine was aged and matured for around 21 months in barriques that had been used several times and in a traditional large oak barrel. The Pinot Noir estate wine is characterized by fine and precise fruit flavors such as cherry and raspberry, with a bouquet reminiscent of freshly brewed black tea. A subtle and soft tannin structure and fresh acidity support the complex flavor impression with good length.
Exposant
Weingut Peter Stolleis
During the growing season, the yield is reduced several times to obtain particularly aromatic grapes. Before pressing, the grapes undergo a second visual inspection before being crushed. Depending on the vintage, we add 10% and 30% of whole grapes to fermentation on the skins. After maceration, the mash is gently pressed and the wine is placed in barriques for aging. For the Meerspinne, we use 50% new French oak barriques to provide a suitable counterpart to the intense aromas of the wine with the fine wood. After a maturation period of approximately 18 months, the best barriques for this wine are selected and bottled unfiltered and unfined. On the nose, the wine surprises with lots of flint, dark berries, and a beautiful spiciness. On the palate, it has lots of texture, tightly knit tannins, and a fine, fresh acidity.