Ratings
WE 87-89 · NM 3.5/5 · VIV 4.0
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Villa Wolf |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | VDP Pfalz |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Garnet red with bright clarity |
| Aroma | Black cherry, spice, cinnamon, baking scents, violet candy, burnt caramel, freshly dug beets |
| Palate | Medium-bodied, smooth, with firm acid structure, juicy ripe dark cherry fruit, spicy mid-palate, smoky depth, earthy tannins |
| Finish | Lingering finish with anise notes and fine persistent tannins |
| Food Pairing | Roast chicken, duck breast, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 14°C |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | 12 months in used French oak barriques, 30% new, the rest in stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in cement tanks at controlled temperature of 18-20°C |
Terroir
| Sandy loams typical of Pfalz region |
Interesting facts
| Villa Wolf estate founded in 1756, acquired by Ernst Loosen in 1996, known for organic certification and quality Pfalz Pinot Noir |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |