Fritz W XXL Spatburgunder 2017

75cl / 14% Vol

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The 2017 release of Fritz W XXL Spatburgunder. This Pinot Noir "XXL" is the flagship of the winery. Expect wonderful flavours of black cherry, blackberry, well-integrated tannins, and a delicately spicy finish. Matured in new oak barrels for 18 months. Harmonizes perfectly with game or Epoisse cheese

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Fritz W XXL Spatburgunder 2017

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Tags: Fritz W , XXL , Spatburgunder , 2017 , pinot noir , red wine , german wine , Germany

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Tasting Notes from the Producer

Flavour Expect wonderful flavours of black cherry, blackberry, well-integrated tannins, and a delicately spicy finish.

Fact Sheet

Fluid 75cl

Maturation Matured in new oak barrels for 18 months.

Alcohol % 14%

Country Germany

Vintage 2017

Producer Fritz Wassmer

Food Matching

Food Matching Harmonizes perfectly with game or Epoisse cheese

FAQs

What country has the best red wine?

No single country produces objectively the best red wine: the answer depends entirely on the style and grape variety preferred. France (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône) is the reference point for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Syrah at the highest level. Italy (Barolo, Brunello, Amarone) excels with Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Corvina. Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero) delivers world class Tempranillo. Australia, California, and Chile produce premium expressions that consistently compete at the highest international quality levels.

What country produces the most wine?

Italy, France, and Spain have historically competed for the position of world's largest wine producer by volume. Italy and France regularly trade the top position, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres annually. Spain produces slightly less. Globally, these three countries account for approximately 45 to 50% of total world wine production. China and the United States have grown significantly as producers in recent decades and are now among the top five globally.

What country produces the most wine in the world?

Italy and France consistently alternate as the world's top two wine producing countries, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres per year. Spain is typically third. The global top five also includes the United States and China. Together these five nations account for the majority of global wine production by volume. Per capita consumption data and export value league tables present different rankings: France dominates export value even when Italy leads in volume.

Which country has the oldest wine?

Georgia in the South Caucasus region is widely recognised as the oldest continuously producing wine country, with archaeological evidence of winemaking dating to approximately 6000 BCE. The indigenous Rkatsiteli and Saperavi varieties are among the oldest cultivated grape varieties still in commercial production. Georgia also maintains the traditional Qvevri method, fermenting wine in large clay amphoras buried underground, which UNESCO recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.

Which country produces the best wine?

This is a categorically unanswerable question as wine quality is style and variety specific. France produces the reference benchmarks for Pinot Noir (Burgundy), Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux), and Syrah (Northern Rhône). Italy excels with Nebbiolo (Barolo), Sangiovese (Brunello), and indigenous varieties. Spain dominates Tempranillo. Germany leads in Riesling. New World countries including Australia, New Zealand, California, and South Africa produce world class expressions across multiple varieties. The best wine is the one that most precisely suits your palate and occasion.