St. Andreas Andreasberg Grauburgunder First Growth - Schloss Ortenberg

The Andreasberg Grauburgunder Erstes Gewächs from the Schloss Ortenberg winery shows what the Ortenau can achieve with this grape variety: a dry-vinified white wine with substance and clear origin.

The monopoly site Andreasberg lies in a southern exposure directly above the historic estate in the Ortenau, one of the warmest wine regions in Germany. The Schloss Ortenberg winery is one of the reliable addresses in Baden viticulture — with a clear focus on varietal-typical, site-accentuated wines. The classification as Erstes Gewächs stands for grapes from a defined top site and elevated quality standards.

In the glass, the Grauburgunder shows the typical aromas of the grape variety in a ripe form: yellow pear, quince, and a hint of toasted almond. On the palate, it is full-bodied with present but integrated acidity and a long, slightly spicy finish. A wine with body that does not want to be reduced to freshness.

Good with pan-fried salmon trout, veal schnitzel with mushrooms, or an aged mountain cheese. Drinking temperature: 10–12 °C.