Röte is Daniel Schweizer’s Pinot Gris.
Over 100 days on the skins have given it a color reminiscent of a sunset—or perhaps a lava flow. Extended skin contact works well with Pinot Gris, provided the grape material is of top quality. This notoriously low-acid variety benefits from structure, and a bit of tannin suits it quite well.
When it comes to grape quality, you can be absolutely certain with Daniel Schweizer. Few winemakers we know work as meticulously and precisely in the vineyard as this young vintner from Stetten am Heuchelberg. His goal is always to integrate the monoculture of vines into the most biodiverse environment possible, resulting in vital soils, healthy vines, and perfect berries.
Technical Data
Grape variety: Pinot Gris
Vineyard: Gypsum Keuper
Harvest: Hand-picked
Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts, fermented on the skins
Aging: In 500-liter barrels
Filtration: No
SO₂: < 30 mg/l
Alcohol content: 11.5% vol.
Closure: Natural cork
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
Optimal drinking window: Now – 2028
Content & price per liter: 0.75 l (€24.87/l)
Philosophy
All winemakers listed with Vinonudo work with compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, avoiding the use of herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
