Wasenhaus Hohlen Spätburgunder 2022 is for those who want a more structured, site-driven Pinot Noir and are ready to explore beyond classic Burgundy references. It fits a focused dinner or a bottle to follow over time in the glass. The reason to choose it: a top vineyard expression from one of the most talked-about new producers in Baden, made in small volumes with a clear, uncompromising approach. From the Zunzinger Rosenberg site with shallow limestone-clay soils and southwest exposure, including vines from the 1960s, it’s built on concentration and precision. Fermented with 90% whole bunches, starting with carbonic maceration, then classic open-vat fermentation, and aged 16 months in used French oak. A layered, firm Pinot with tension and depth, designed for attention rather than easy drinking.
Wasenhaus wines are crafted in a rented house in the village, embodying a truly artisanal approach. The wines are basket-pressed, fermented with whole clusters in wooden cuves, and aged on the lees for over two winters in Burgundian barrels. Afterward, they are racked to stainless steel tanks for a few months to regain precision and freshness. Wasenhaus wines are bottled without pumping, fining, or filtration, with just a very modest dose of SO2. The result is pure, dry, fresh, and authentic wines, characterized by ripe and concentrated fruit flavors, mineral finesse, vibrant energy, and a highly digestible finish.