Roterfaden

Lemberger 2019

A bright and refined expression of Lemberger, otherwise known as Blaufränkisch outside of Germany. Blueberry and black cherry on the nose, with a subtle spicy characteristic and a clean mineral finish. 

 

DETAILS ABOUT THE WINE:

Winemaker: Roterfaden

Farming: Biodynamic

Region: Württemberg, Germany

Vintage: 2019

Grapes: Lemberger

Colour: Red

ABV: 11.5%

Size: 75 cL

£32.00

Behind the Bottle

Roterfaden

When people in Württemberg think about wine, it is mostly shaped by the large (and often outdated) cooperatives that most growers bring their fruit to year after year. Organic, or even biodynamic principles, simply aren't a thing, and the average age of the grape grower generation is approaching retirement. In 2014, Greek-born Olympia Samara and Hannes Hoffmann began setting up shop and recultivating a mere 0.6 hectares that Hannes took over from his family ...