Nibiru Blauer Portugieser Grundstein 2023 750ml

Biodynamic. 100% Blauer Portugieser. 50% 2018 juice, 50% 2019. 20 year-old vines from the single vineyard Bernthal. The wine was done in a semi-carbonic method, with 50% whole cluster and 50% destemmed whole berries, in stainless steel tank. It was pressed off as soon as the wine became dry to avoid bitter character from prolonged skin contact. The 2018 and 2019 lots aged separately in stainless steel before blending; 2018 was zero sulfur the entire time before the assemblage. 2019 saw two additions of SO2 over its élevage (15-20 parts each), then the final blend saw one addition (15 ppm). This wine is a terrific argument for the quality and interest of Portugieser as a central European variety: forest fruit, black pepper, fine tannin, freshness, herbs.