Weingut Stigler Winklerberg Ihringen Spätburgunder GG Pagode VDP. 2013

This is an elegant Spätburgunder with medium body, moderate tannins and balanced acidity, where earthy notes, black pepper and cocoa follow the intense cherry and blackcurrant aromas. The volcanic minerality and the earthy, umami-driven tones make it a natural companion to dishes with mushrooms, truffle and light game, where you match earth against earth. The soft tannin and fresh acidity handle both rich pork preparations and semi-hard cheeses without being drowned out, and its red fruit plays nicely against dishes with a lightly fruited sauce. Serve it at 16-17 degrees, so the fruit and the long aftertaste are given room.