Bergkloster, Lebendig Rot 2023

The Bergkloster estate has been in the family for five generations, now tended by Jason who has been studying winemaking since 2013. The mountainous vineyards cover around 8 hectares in Westholfen, growing from limestone and clay-marl substrate. Despite the risk, Jason prefers to depend almost entirely on nature during the growing period, harnessing the wind and landscape just as the Roman's once did in the area. Steeper slopes allow the sun to shine directly onto the grapes, resulting in full, fruit-forward wines. Grapes are hand-picked and wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation without fining or filtration. Lebendig Rot 2023 is a blend of Sankt Laurent, Spätburgunder and Regent, and translates to living wine - and ode to Jason's winemaking philosophy. Fruity and tart with a bright, lively acidity. Lebendig Rot 2023 would pair well with a dark chocolate mousse.