2022 Ahrweiler Rosenthal Spätburgunder VDP.Grosses Gewächs, Ahr, Germany

Smoky aroma of black and red berries with beetroot, floral and herbal nuances, earthy to fungal traces, eggplant, cherries, and a hint of pepper. Ripe, polished, and juicy, rather red fruit, tender tannin and delicate bite, slightly smoky on the palate, a trace of underbrush and mushrooms, again hinted pepper and allspice, a bit of chocolate and vanilla in the background, also salt, some depth, very good finish with ripe juice, nutty-chocolate nuances and slightly ethereal spice.

Best to drink: Mitte 2025 bis 2030+. What our ratings mean