Tradition Spätburgunder
At a Glance
- Variety: Spätburgunder
- Size: 3 ha (7.41 ac)
- Vine Age: Planted from 1975 to 2017
- Terroir: Located in western Franken, along the Main River, 190-300m altitude. Iron-rich red sandstone soil.
- Viticulture: Organic methods (not certified), homemade composts, diverse cover crops.
- Vinification: 5-35% whole cluster, 12-17 day ambient yeast fermentation in open-top wooden and concrete tanks. Aged for 14-16 months in used barrels. No fining, no filtration.
Additional Info
Tradition is a blend of younger vines in GG and 1G sites and very old vines located at the foot of the slopes.