2022 Spitz, Weingut Edgar Brutler
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- Grape Variety: Grünspitz
- Vineyard: 15 year-old 8 hectare vineyard;
- Wine-making: destemmed, two days on the skins, pressed in basket press, oak barrel and amphora ageing, unfiltered;
- Style: dense, complex and drinkable, ever-changing aromas of orange peel, cinnamon, elderberry and green tea; 11% vol.alc.
- 700 bottles
"Spitz is a single variety Grünspitz from the filet of the vineyard. At this spot it is steep and hot. Our love for this variety is big. It was time to make something special with these grapes and let the beauty of the flavors shine in your glass."
This bottling is a particularly intense middle part of the steep vineyard where rain has washed away the loam leaving mostly gravel. Ripeness is a moving target here and normally takes 6 separate harvests passes due to the grade. The lower part of the vineyard is often up to 4 weeks behind. This 2021 represents the ripeness from the added heat retained in the soil and exposure. Fermented in 600 L barrel and Amphora, it’s simply called “Spitz” and drops the “Grün.” According to Edgar, “it is far away from being green.”
The wine contains lees. Decant the wine or shake bottle before opening (recommended). Serving temperature: 7-9°C
About the grape variety
Their 15 year-old 8 hectare vineyard is one of only two known vineyards of Grünspitz in the world. It was traditionally grown in the field blends of the area, but it was grandfather Schmied that decided to keep a small vineyard alive through quite some history in Romania. Johann Brutler (Edgar’s father) took cuttings from here and planted them in Beltiug. The grape is super late ripening, small berried, thick skinned, and sings with acidity. It needs a long pressing with high pressure to manage the tannins and extra time in the bottle to come together. Grünspitz is a workhorse grape in that it can easily make pét-nat, rich macerated wines, super fresh whole cluster
About the winery
Edgard studied oenology at Geisenheim because of his Romanian family vineyard. Musician turned wine maker, he founded Weingut Edgar Brutler in 2018 with a focus on organic farming, native grapes, old vine field blends, and making wines based on smelling, tasting, and feeling rather than numbers and analytics. Farming is without herbicides, chemical-synthetic sprays and mineral fertilizers. His Gruenspitz vineyard is one of the only 2 plantings of this grape variety in Europe.
How to serve
How to serve
Sparkling and Light-Bodied White Wines - “Ice Cold” between 3-7°C
Rosé and Full-Bodied White Wines - “Fridge Cold” between 7-12°C
Light and Medium-Bodied Red Wines - “Cool” between 12-15°C
Bold Red Wines:“Slightly Cool” between 15-20°C
Dessert Wines - Depends on style
How to store
How to store
When preserved correctly, wine can last for decades, even centuries, growing in value and quality. But poor storage can spoil even the greatest wines in the world. These are a few aspects you should keep in mind: Store Wine at the Proper Temperature; Store wine bottles horizontally; Protect wine from light and vibration; Store wine at the proper humidity; Store wine in a wine fridge, not a regular fridge; Serve wine at the proper temperature; Store open bottles of wine properly
How to recycle
How to recycle
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