Staffelter Hof Little Red Riding Wolf
Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 12%
Bottle size: 75cl
Viticulture: Organic
Winemaking: Unfiltered
Vegan?: yes
A singular Pinot Noir from the steep slopes of the Mosel. The wine strikes a nice balance by blending two parcels, one of which is more clay-heavy giving a more powerful expression, and the other from a slope of slate, providing something more delicate. The wine is aged for one year in a huge old 1000-litre barrel and is blended with a small portion of the same wine from the 2018 which subtly adds some more savoury, developed flavours.
Overall, this Pinot is light and spicy with an intriguing blend of red and black fruits, and a lovely refreshing finish. Jan's no-suphur cuvées differ greatly from the typical, more straight and squeaky clean Mosel reds - always brimming with energy and life