Weingut Paul Schumacher, 2021
Spätburgunder Trotzenberg 2021
Spätburgunder Trotzenberg 2021
The Trotzenberg vineyard in the village of Marienthal is considered one of the Ahr's best terroirs. With a 55% gradient, it is, of course, purely manual work in this vineyard, carried out by people with no fear of heights! The wine is very complex, full of intoxicating notes of small black fruits, hints of various spices, and a floral bouquet. The palate is energetic and powerful, but never feels heavy due to its excellent balance. Endless length. Pure and intense: a magnificent Pinot Noir.
Meer over Weingut Paul Schumacher
Meer over Weingut Paul Schumacher
The valley of the Ahr river is the northernmost place in Europe where world-class red wine can be produced. In this narrow valley, the warmth lingers beautifully, and the steep vineyards collect a lot of sun. Everything here revolves around one grape: the noble Spätburgunder (=Pinot Noir).
Wandering through the beautiful Ahr valley, the Marienthaler Trotzenberg looms into view, with the small winery of the Schumacher family at its foot. After years of experience as an oenologist, Paul Schumacher started making his own wines in 2007. He still provides those oenological services to almost all producers in the Ahr valley, but also beyond (as far as Limburg).
With approximately 5 hectares of vineyards, Schumacher is one of the smaller wineries in the Ahr. Qualitatively, however, he is among the top, not least because of the excellent locations of his vineyards (including parcels on the Walporzheimer Krützenberg and the Marienthaler Trotzenberg) with soils of slate and 'grauwacke' (sandstone), rich in iron and minerals.
