Hanewald Schwerdt Spatburgunder Kalkriff

The family owned and operated estate Hanewald-Schwerdt was founded in 1955 in Leistadt. Today Thomas Hanewald & Stephan Schwerdt took over the family business which was established by their grandfather. The two cousins focus on Riesling and Pinot Noir. Pinot Blanc is the second most important white variety. The secret of their handcrafted wines is a unique limestone reef which dominates all the sites around Leistadt. A hidden treasure away off the beaten track. The vines are old and surrounded by a protected natural resort in the shade of the Haardt mountains.

The grapes are handpicked, then cold soaked before an open fermentation. Punching down occurs by hand three times a day. Fermentation occurs with some parts ferment wild; no sugar is left after fermentation. Aged for two years in small 225l barrels, malolactic fermentation also occurs in French oak barrels.

Hints of a sweetly oaked aroma accentuates the notes of black & red berries. Lively and fresh – great fruit presence all nicely tucked in with spice. Gentle but definite tannins, this wine is moreish and has a long finish.