AdamsWein Spätburgunder Ingelheim Bio 2023

AdamsWein Spätburgunder Ingelheim 2022 is a finely etched German Pinot Noir that captures the cool elegance and mineral precision of Ingelheim within Rheinhessen. Crafted by Simone Adams as an Ortswein, it focuses on a clearly defined origin rather than on the former “Kaliber” cuvée names. Drawing largely from the same parcels that once fed into Kaliber 12 (and partly Kaliber 28), this wine continues the beloved Adams style while sharpening the expression of site and soil.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Spätburgunder Ingelheim shows a bright, translucent ruby color with a delicate, almost shimmering rim. The nose is precise and finely perfumed, with aromas of wild red cherries, raspberry, and cranberries, layered with rose petals, subtle smoke, dried herbs, and a gentle touch of spice and forest floor. On the palate, it is taut, elegant, and refreshingly dry, with a fine, chalky tannin structure and a vibrant, cool-climate acidity that keeps the wine lively and long. Juicy red berry fruit is framed by savory, earthy undertones and a hint of crushed stone minerality that speaks of its Ingelheim origins. The oak is discreetly integrated, giving a subtle framework rather than dominant flavor. While already approachable in its youth, this vintage has the structure and balance to develop more complexity over the next 5–7 years, gaining in spice, depth, and silkiness with time in bottle.

Production
The fruit for AdamsWein Spätburgunder Ingelheim 2022 comes from carefully selected vineyard parcels around Ingelheim, where limestone and loess soils dominate and help deliver Pinot Noir with tension, perfume, and clarity. The grapes are harvested by hand to ensure only perfectly healthy clusters make it to the cellar, with strict selection both in the vineyard and on the sorting table. Fermentation typically proceeds with a high proportion of whole berries and, depending on the parcel and year, some whole clusters, using predominantly spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Gentle extraction through pump-overs or punch-downs preserves finesse rather than power. The wine is then aged in a mix of used small oak barrels or larger wooden casks, allowing it to gain texture and complexity without masking the purity of fruit and terroir expression.

Food & Serving
This Spätburgunder is a versatile partner at the table, pairing beautifully with roast poultry (such as duck or guinea fowl), veal, pork tenderloin, or herb-crusted lamb, as well as mushroom dishes, beetroot, and truffle-inflected cuisine. It also works very well with semi-hard cheeses and charcuterie. Serve at 14–16 °C to showcase its freshness and aromatic detail. A short decant of 30–45 minutes in its youth helps the wine open up and soften the tannins, revealing more of its floral and spicy nuances.

Producer
AdamsWein, led by the talented Simone Adams, has quickly become one of the most compelling names in Ingelheim and the wider Rheinhessen region. After initially making a name for herself with the distinctive “Kaliber” range, Simone shifted to the traditional German classification of Guts-, Orts-, and Lagenweine, underlining her focus on precise origin and terroir expression. Her meticulous work in the vineyards, organic-leaning philosophy, and sensitive, low-intervention approach in the cellar have earned AdamsWein a strong following among Pinot Noir lovers and critics alike. Today, the estate is regarded as a key voice in the new wave of Rheinhessen producers, helping to redefine what Spätburgunder from this historic red-wine enclave can be: refined, site-driven, and quietly profound.