2023 Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé
THE 2023 VINTAGE
The growing season in 2023 began on a positive note with ample rainfall leading to ideal soil moisture levels. However,
from May to August, the Pfalz region experienced drought-like conditions similar to those of the 2018 and 2020
vintages. Despite this, the dry weather actually benefited the vines, leading to optimal flowering and bountiful fruit
set. Heavy rainfall in late August prompted an expedited harvest, spanning a mere two-and-a-half weeks compared
to the typical five week time frame. While the 2023 vintage posed several challenges, the successful adaptations and
hopeful outcomes made it an overall triumph!
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Rosé
Residual Sugar
10.4 grams/liter
Alcohol %
11.50
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Pfalz (aka ‘Palatinate’) region is in the Rhine river valley in southwest Germany, directly
north of France’s Alsace region. The low-lying Haardt mountains protect the area from cold, wet Atlantic weather, making it one of the warmer and drier areas of Germany. Wine grapes do quite well here where it is possible to achieve full ripeness in every vintage. The predominant soil type in this area is well-drained, weathered sandstone. It produces wines with a fruit-driven purity and a stony structure.