In Appenheim near Mainz, Weingut Bischel produces a refined Spätburgunder that skillfully combines elegance and precision. The grapes come from old vines on the Appenheimer Eselspfad, a chalky slope that produces juicy red fruit and a mineral signature.
The grapes come from Rheinhessen, Germany, in the Bingen appellation. The fruit comes from 35-year-old Pinot Noir vineyards in the Appenheimer Eselspfad, a limestone and sandy loam area. The slope is moderate to steep and south-facing, allowing the grapes to ripen optimally while retaining their freshness.
Selective hand-picking with strict sorting. After destemming, fermentation with wild yeasts follows in open vats, with barreling carried out exclusively by hand for gentle extraction. The wine then matures for 12 months in large oak barrels and is bottled unfiltered. What does fermenting with wild yeasts mean? It's spontaneous fermentation with the natural yeast flora of the grape and cellar, for a unique and terroir-true expression.
Spätburgunder – Appenheimer Eselspfad
100% Spätburgunder from limestone-rich slopes, hand-harvested and traditionally matured for elegance and length.
