Ottenbreit – Sieben Hügel 2022
Pinot Noir
Franken, Germany

In German Franconia, Christian Ottenbreit has crafted a wine that is a statement to the finesse achievable with German Pinot Noir / Spätburgunder.

Aged for 15 months in oak barrels, the wine presents a light hue that belies its complexity. At first glance, it offers an inviting bouquet of small red fruits: red cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate, intertwined with a floral freshness evoking images of a vibrant garden in bloom.

On the palate, this Pinot Noir unfolds with finesse. Its distinct acidity enlivens the senses, offering a refreshing zing. Soft tannins lend a subtle structure that supports the wine’s attractive character.

The wine’s highly enjoyable nature — each sip unfolding layers of complexity — sets it apart. From its lively fruitiness to its subtle herbal undertones and oaky whiff, every element harmonizes seamlessly, culminating in a wine that captivates from start to finish, maintaining raw, authentic, unspoiled beauty as expected from natural wine.