Carsten Saalwächter Pinot Blanc de Noir Sekt Brut Nature 2020 0.75L

Germany, Rheinhessen
Bottle
Identity
Producer Carsten Saalwächter
Vol 0.75
Grapes Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Color white
Sweetness Brut Nature
Tasting
Color Desc White (Blanc de Noir)
Aroma Delightful, engaging reduction on the nose when first opened followed by bright green apple bursts, white pepper, pears and cardamom
Palate Bright, fresh palate with lively acidity and complex flavors reflecting the natural winemaking style
Finish Clean, crisp finish with lingering notes of white pepper and pear
Food Pairing Poultry, appetizers and snacks, lean fish, aperitif
Aging Potential Good aging potential due to extended bottle aging before disgorging
Serving Glassware Sparkling wine flute or tulip glass
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 12.0
Aging Process Aged for one year in barrel, then bottled with fresh juice from the 2022 vintage for secondary fermentation, aged further 30 months in bottle before disgorging in June 2025
Fermentation Secondary fermentation with fresh juice from the 2022 vintage
Interesting facts
Carsten Saalwächter took over his family's 1853 estate in 2017 and immediately earned "Discovery of the Year" from Vinum magazine.