Wine specifications for our selected wines from
The Duke of Württemberg's Winery - Weingut Herzog Von Württemberg
Dux - The Duke
Red Wine Cuvée - Dry
"The Herzog" (lat .: Dux) is the top cuvée of the winery. A combination of
Cabernet and Merlot. The long maturation time in barriques leaves a powerful, yet fine-meshed taste that is reminiscent of ripe forest berries, plums and cherries. 14.5% vol.
The 2017 vintage of this wine took 1st place at the VINUM German Red Wine Award 2020.
BACKGROUND
A special wine that is not produced every year and that occupies a top position in the house's red wine range. It stands for the life's work of the Duke, HRH Carl Herzog von Württemberg, who was born in 1936. 81 years later, the grapes for this wine grew, which he can enjoy after almost three years of maturation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
For the cuvée, the varietal composition changes when the vintage allows it to be produced. In the 2018 vintage, the Merlot and Cabernet grape varieties were involved. A small part of the grapes was deliberately left on the vine for a long time. These very ripe and partially dried berries were harvested separately. They were supposed to give the cuvée even more depth and ripe tannins - which they did. Most of the expansion took place in new oak barrels from the ducal forests. The result smells of wild berries, cherries and plums; the relatively high alcohol content, which is well buffered on the tongue, also suggests rum pot. The taste of the wine is enormously opaque, powerful, fiery and fine-meshed.
RECOMMENDED FOOD
Goes particularly well with fine game dishes (saddle of venison, venison fillet), beef fillet, braised beef or lamb.
ALCOHOL:
14.5% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS: 0 g / l
ACID: 4.3 g / l
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 14 to 18 ° C
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
CLASSIFICATION: Quality wine Württemberg
DUCISSA
Red Wine Cuvée - Dry
Red wine blend made from
Lemberger, Pinot Noir and Cabernet. After 18 months of aging in barriques, the wine is finely woven, like a silky robe, with an elegant expression. Notes of cedar wood and pine needles cavort in the aroma. The combination of the three grape varieties Lemberger, Pinot Noir and Cabernet give this cuvée a powerful, complex taste with an invigorating berry scent. The finish is considerably long.
The 2016 DUCISSA won 1st place in the FOCUS wine test 2020.
LOCATION
The Mönchberg in Untertürkheim,
one of the oldest and best top locations in Württemberg, supplies the grapes for this cuvée. The corridor
faces south, is quite steep and benefits from the protective Stuttgart basin. Early budding is normal here. This ensures a long vegetation period and therefore very good grape ripeness.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Lemberger, Pinot Noir and Cabernet are the partners for this wine, whereby the Lemberger has the level of a large plant and thus represents the "icing on the cake". Half of the wines were
matured in new and half used barriques (second occupancy) and combined six months before filling so that they could find each other harmoniously. The wine has an invigorating smell of
blackberries and wild berries, has a very youthful taste, reveals a good acid structure behind a soft fruit and is supported by well-integrated tannins. Decanting is entirely appropriate.
RECOMMENDED FOOD: The expressive wine needs a substantial meal as a partner, for example roast venison, roast lamb, a beef stroganoff, osso buco or a goulash that is not too spicy.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 15 to 16 ° C
ALCOHOL:
14.5% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS: 0.0 g / l.
ACID: 6.1 g / l
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
MÖNCHBERG, Untertürkheim
Lemberger GG dry
All wines of the VDP.GROSSEN LAGE -this rating distinguishes the highest quality German vineyards. The locations are delimited to the exact parcel. The best wines with expressive character and special aging potential mature here. They are planted with regionally closely defined grape varieties that are suitable for the respective vineyard. The dry wine from VDP.GROSSER LAGE is called VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS.
BACKGROUND
Distinctive and expressive Lemberger. The strictly selective harvest brings density and flavor, paired with lots of fruit, fine roasted aromas and an enormous body. Classic and typical of its kind - a picture book Lemberger. The expansion took place for 18 months in barriques.
LOCATION
The Mönchberg in Untertürkheim is one of the oldest and probably also the best vineyards in Württemberg. The orientation to the south and the steep and sheltered location in the Stuttgart basin contribute to the early budding of the vines and provide the basis for high-quality qualities in autumn.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
A Lemberger from the picture book, classic and typical in its kind. With a delicate blackberry aroma, cedar wood and some plums, plus a delicate roasted aroma from the 16-month aging in barriques. A selective harvest had already provided the basis for a lot of fruit and rich body in the wine. The wine develops gentle pressure and a brilliant play of fruit on the tongue; in the finish it remains present for a long time.
FOOD RECOMMENDATION: Tomato essence, pot roast in a strong sauce, beef roulades, game dishes, goulash that is not too spicy, roast beef.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 16 ° C
ALCOHOL: 13.5% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS:
1.3 g / l.
ACID: 5.4 g / l
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
CLASSIFICATION: Quality wine Württemberg
Riesling- Sekt (Sparkling Wine)
Extra Dry
Very fine Riesling sparkling wine from the Eilfingerberg. This Riesling sparkling wine perfectly combines the typical aromas of the Riesling grape variety with the very own terroir of our vineyards. It has an elegant bouquet of varieties with aromas of apple and citrus fruits.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
This Riesling sparkling wine perfectly combines the typical aromas of the Riesling grape variety with the very own terroir of our vineyards. It has an elegant bouquet of varieties with aromas of apple and citrus fruits.
RECOMMENDED FOOD
A perfect companion for festive occasions and fine menus.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 4 to 6 ° C
ALCOHOL: 12.0% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS: 16.5 g / l.
ACID: 5.7 g / l
Rosé- Sekt (Sparking Wine)
Extra Dry
DESCRIPTION
Delicately fruity and sparkling, refreshing rosé sparkling wine made from Lemberger and Pinot Noir with a fine scent of red berries. Traditional bottle fermentation.
FOOD RECOMMENDATION
Ideal as an aperitif and with various starters.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 4 to 6 ° C
ALCOHOL:11.0% vol.
RESIDIAL SWEETNESS: 18.4 g / l.
ACID: 4.7 g / l
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
Stettener Brotwasser
SteinGrube Riesling
GG Dry
AWARD: 93 points - Falstaff
The dry wine from VDP. GROSSER LAGE is called VDP. GROSSES GEWÄCHS called. This rating distinguishes the highest quality German vineyards. The locations are delimited to the exact parcel. The best wines with expressive character and special aging potential mature here.
LOCATION
The location is one of the best in Württemberg. It supplies the specially selected, optimal grapes for the Riesling large plant. The location with old sandstone terraces protected by dry stone walls is located in a small basin directly below the ruins of the Y-Burg. It has a slope of up to 60% and is owned solely by the Duke of Württemberg.
BACKGROUND STORY
Her name can be traced back to a lady-in-waiting who lived in Stetten at the end of the 17th century, who liked to drink wine but wanted to hide her consumption from the courtly public. So she had the jug that was intended for the "bread water" filled with wine. She dipped the bread into it and was able to enjoy wine and take a sip of the "water" over and over again. It was noticed that the servants did not rush to the well to refill the jar but marched into the cellar. The diversionary manoeuvre was soon over. And the favourite wine of the thirsty lady-in-waiting was named bread water.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The golden yellow colour indicates that the grape material is very ripe.
Citrus and pineapple cavort in the aroma, accompanied by a delicate mineral. The taste of the pleasantly light wine is stimulating, gently vibrating and shows a delicate play of fruit in fine acidity. The yield was greatly reduced.
After a selective hand-picking, the must was fermented long and cool. The young wine then lay longer on the fine lees and refuelled with subtleties.
FOOD RECOMMENDATION:
Fish terrine, prawns and crabs, vitello tonnato, quiche, onion pie, steamed fish and fish fried on the skin, dishes with veal.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 8 to 10 ° C
ALCOHOL: 12.0% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS: 2.2 g / l
ACID: 5.5 g / l
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
CLASSIFICATION: Quality wine Württemberg
Sauvignon Blanc
Dry
A Sauvignon Blanc with a fine scent of green paprika, exotic fruit notes and gentle mineral that inspires! On the tongue it presents itself with persistent spice and a fine interplay between delicate fruit and refined, stimulating acidity. A wonderfully straight wine with a lot of flair.
LOCATION
The grapes grew on the southern slopes of Wachtkopf and Steinbachhof near Gündelbach in an idyllic landscape. Distinctive white wines with a profile are typical of this origin.
DESCRIPTION
The Sauvignon Blanc variety was already popular in Württemberg in the 19th century under the name Muskat-Sylvaner, then it was forgotten and is celebrating a comeback for a few years. In the aroma you can see a fine hint of paprika, exotic fruit notes and a gentle mineral. In the taste, a delicate interplay of fruit and a delicate acidity form a good partnership.
FOOD RECOMMENDATION
Goes well with artichokes, aubergines, a summery gazpacho, vitello tonnato, scallops, tripe and kidney, sour liver, onion tart.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 8 to 10 ° C
Alcohol: 13.0% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS: 0.4 g / l.
ACID: 5.9 g / l
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
CLASSIFICATION: Quality wine Württemberg
Zweigelt
Dry
A harmonious interplay with blackberries, sloes and dark chocolate characterizes this full-bodied and harmonious red wine from the Hohenhaslacher Kirchberg. Its 10-month aging in oak barrels gives this red wine an expressive, complex and spirited taste.
LOCATION
In Hohenhaslacher Kirchberg, where this Zweigelt comes from, viticulture was already practiced over 1200 years ago. Even then it was probably recognized that the forest on the Stromberg heights offers protection from the wind and has temperature-regulating influences. Meaningful red wines, including
Lemberger and Trollinger, grow on the south-facing slopes below the village church. And the Zweigelt, which was first planted here in 2004 by the House of Württemberg and passed its practical test, so that more vines were planted in 2009.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Zweigelt grape variety (formerly known as Rotburger) is a cross from Austria that has gradually gained a foothold in Württemberg over the past 25 years. Her “parents” are the valuable St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch (Lemberger) varieties. The full-bodied wine matured in small oak barrels for ten months. A harmonious interplay of blackberries, sloes and dark chocolate can be seen in the aroma. The taste of the wine is very powerful, complex and spirited.
RECOMMENDED FOOD: Goes well with game dishes of all kinds, roast beef, tripe, oxtail, beef steaks.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 16 to 18 ° C
ALCOHOL: 13.5% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS: 2.3 g / l.
ACID: 5.0 g / l
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
CLASSIFICATION: Quality wine Württemberg
ATTEMPTO COLLECTION
At a young age, in 1468, the first Duke of Württemberg, Eberhard im Bart (1445 to 1496), made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to become Holy Sepulcher Knight. He was very interested in the Latin language and put the trip under the motto “Attempto”, which can be interpreted as “I dare” or “I try”. This did not refer to a vow he took on the way to stop cutting his beard. Eberhard was knighted. He brought the palm symbol that was to accompany him all his life from this successful journey. The founder of the University of Tübingen was highly regarded in his homeland and is immortalized in the “Württembergerlied” as a “beloved gentleman”.
ATTEMPTO
Red Wine Cuvée
Dry
The cuvée consists mainly of Lemberger, Pinot Noir and Syrah. It enchants with a scent of wild berries, figs and plums. Strong red wine in an international style. After 12 months of aging in large and small oak barrels, the taste is complex, dense and encased in ripe tannins.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Mainly Lemberger, Pinot Noir and Syrah from different, selected locations of the winery from Maulbronn to Untertürkheim form a taste unit.
The wine matured in large and small oak barrels for a year and was then allowed to stay in the bottles for a longer period of time. It smells of wild berries, herbs and a little pepper. Fine, well-ripened tannins can be felt on the tongue, in combination with a fiery note and a lot of complexity. It has very good storage potential.
FOOD RECOMMENDATION
Particularly recommended with strong, spicy dishes such as grilled lamb and cheese.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 16 to 18 ° C
ALCOHOL: 13.0% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS: 5.7 g / l.
ACID:
4.4 g / l
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
CLASSIFICATION: Quality wine Württemberg
ATTEMPTO
White Wine Cuvée
Dry
Elegant white wine cuvée with a wonderful interplay of aromas of quince, rose and apple. Responsible for this are the Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Muscaris grape varieties. An excellent combination. In addition to the aromas of nuts and almonds, a wine with a lot of drinking flow can be recognized.
DESCRIPTION
The Riesling provides a lively, stimulating acid interplay, the Pinot Blanc is responsible for flavor and fullness of taste. The hopeful cultivation of Muscaris (Solaris x Gelber Muskateller) contributes to the seductive aroma with exotic fruits, curry, green apple and quince. The overall elegant, tender-nerved wine is a lot of fun.
RECOMMENDED FOOD
Goes well with creamy soups, fried fish in a creamy sauce, with shrimp, scampi, a vegetable terrine, pasta dishes and fried veal. Also a good partner with asparagus and cheese.
DRINKING TEMPERATURE:
8 to 10 °
ALCOHOL:
13% vol.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS: 5.0 g / l.
ACID: 5.4 g / l
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
CLASSIFICATION: Quality wine Württemberg
ATTEMPTO
Rosé Cuvée
This rosé is made from our best red wine lots and consists mainly of the grape varieties Lemberger, Merlot and Syrah. Rich and long-lasting on the palate.
ORIGIN: Cuvée from different, selected locations of the winery.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Brilliant bright red; Herbs and tender berries in the aroma; on the tongue it presents itself firmly structured, with fine spice and delicate fruit, but at the same time emphatically tart and stimulating, with good persistence in the finish.
Three excellent red wine varieties, whose grapes were only gently pressed, are the inspiration. Because such wines exist, it is no wonder that rosé is currently in high demand.
FOOD RECOMMENDATION
The rosé goes perfectly with salads, starters, casseroles with tomatoes, pizza, fish soup, pasta dishes and is also an ideal aperitif.
ALCOHOL:
12.0% Abv.
RESIDUAL SWEETNESS:
3.7 g / l
ACID: 5.4 g / l
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 6 to 8 ° C
NOTE FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Contains sulphites
CLASSIFICATION: Quality wine Württemberg
