Markus Schneider Sauvignon Blanc Fumé

Fermented in wooden barrels, smoky: grapefruit, cassis, and mango on calcareous soils at 280 m.

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Markus Schneider Sauvignon Blanc Fumé

Since New Zealand can also be described as the overseas home of Sauvignon Blanc, Markus Schneider chose "Kaitui" as the name, as this means "tailor" in Maori, and "Fumé" means something like "smoky".

The name "Kaitui Fumé" is therefore intended to indicate that this Sauvignon Blanc was produced in the style of smoky Loire wines. The wine gets this smoky aroma from its several months of fermentation in wooden barrels.

The grapes for the Markus Schneider Kaitui Fumé grow at over 280 meters above sea level, on soils of fine calcareous soil.

The finished wine has a bright golden yellow color. The lush bouquet surprises with aromas of exotic fruits, cassis, grapefruit, mango, spices, and, of course, a smoky note. On the palate, it is extremely full-bodied, fruity, but also juicy and elegant, with woody notes also noticeable.

Grape variety Sauvignon Blanc
Taste Dry
Alcohol 13 % Vol.
Serving temp. 10–14 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of origin Germany
Region Palatinate
Grape variety Sauvignon Blanc
Wine color White Wine
Vintage 2023
Alcohol content 13 % Vol.
Taste Dry

The Winery

Markus Schneider

Markus Schneider from Ellerstadt in the Palatinate has built a winery since 1994 that does many things differently than his colleagues: no site designations, no quality levels (Prädikate), but instead modern brand wines with an international mix of grape varieties and an unmistakable character. Where others rely on traditional classifications, Schneider consistently goes his own way – and that is exactly what makes his wines so recognizable.

On around 92 hectares, concentrated, fruit-driven wines are created, which are characterized by late harvest, targeted yield reduction, and careful cellar technology. Every bottle seems like the result of uncompromising craftsmanship rather than mere routine – powerful, expressive, and always provided with a clear style. The avoidance of herbicides, insecticides, and artificial fertilizers, as well as the FAIR'N GREEN certification, also show that Schneider thinks of quality and responsibility together from the very beginning.

The small barn on the family farm has long since become a business with an annual production of around 800,000 bottles – and thus one of the most idiosyncratic success stories of the German wine scene. Those looking for wines with edges, corners, and real recognition value will find exactly that at Markus Schneider.

Ellerstadtweingutschneider.de

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