Benedikt Bimmerle Temperament Pinot Noir Rose

It tastes of fresh strawberry, dry and light, with juicy fruit and lively acidity.

Pinot Noir is the grape variety known in Germany as Spätburgunder. As a rosé, it usually brings red berry fruit with a fine structure. This wine from Baden remains lean and straightforward at 11.5% vol. The screw cap suits its uncomplicated character: you open it spontaneously, without a corkscrew and without ceremony. Compared to many sweet, colorful rosés, it focuses on dryness and clarity instead of residual sugar.

Asian cuisine is an obvious partner. The acidity keeps heat and spice in balance, and the delicate fruit does not push itself to the fore. This applies to sushi and spring rolls just as much as to dishes with coriander or lime.

When grilling, its freshness comes into its own: it provides a counterpoint to roasted aromas, chicken, vegetable skewers, and halloumi. Snacks like olives, nuts, or cheese cubes also fit well because the dry, light body does not mask the flavors. Fresh fruits, especially strawberries and melon, pick up the wine's fruit note.

Suitable occasions include balmy summer evenings, the balcony, a picnic, or a round with friends. The serving temperature is 8 to 10 °C.

Depending on what is important to you, it is worth taking a look at these dry rosé wines from Germany:

• Siegbert Bimmerle Rose trocken comes from the same producer and also from Baden. It is the better choice if you want to stay loyal to the house and try another dry Spätburgunder rosé.
• Kiefer Spätburgunder Rosé QbA trocken comes from the Kaiserstuhl. It is suitable for those who want to stick with the grape variety but get to know another corner of Baden.
• Kitzer Dreisatz Rosé trocken grows in Rheinhessen and combines Spätburgunder with Portugieser. It is the right choice if you are looking for a rosé from a cuvée instead of just one grape variety.