Markgraf von Baden - Riesling Sekt Extra brut 'traditional bottle fermentation' 12,5% alc by vol. NV

Markgraf von Baden - Riesling sparkling wine Extra brut 'Traditional bottle fermentation'

Markgraf von Baden Riesling Sekt Extra brutis a single-varietal sparkling wine from the traditional Baden wine-growing region and is produced using the traditional bottle fermentation method. Its very dry flavour (Extra brut) and the exclusive use of the Riesling grape variety give it a clear, elegant profile that combines freshness, fruit and a fine minerality.

🏰 Origin & winery

The VDP.Weingut Markgraf von Badenis a renowned winery with over 900 years of family tradition and has been a major influence on Baden viticulture for centuries.

• Growing area & location: The Riesling grapes for this sparkling wine come from steep slopes in the Ortenau region, which are rooted in the characteristic granite soils. These soils significantly characterise the minerality of the wine.

• Climate: The vineyards benefit from a pronounced temperature gradient: during the day, the high temperatures of the Rhine Valley ensure optimum ripeness, while at night cool downdraughts from the foothills of the Black Forest preserve the freshness and flavour of the grapes.

• VDP membership: The winery is a member of the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP) and produces its own VDP sparkling wine. This sparkling wine is therefore a classic producer sparkling wine ("Winzersekt") in premium quality.

🍾 The sparkling wine in detail

🔍 Appearance

The sparkling wine presents itself in the glass in a brilliant light yellow colour with lively green reflections. The effervescence is fine, delicate and very long-lasting, indicating high-quality bottle fermentation.

👃 Nose (odour)

The bouquet is characterised by a fresh, varietal Riesling fruitiness with yellow-fruity aromas:

• Primary aromas: citrus fruit (lemon), peach, green apple, nectarine, pear, quince.

• Secondary/tertiary flavours: A subtle yeasty note of brioche, meadow herbs.

👅 Palate (flavour)

The Riesling sparkling wine is powerful, fresh and livelyon the palate :

• Texture & acidity: The concise fruit acidity (approx. 7.1-7.5 g/l) gives it a noticeable but well-integrated liveliness and freshness.

• Perlage: The fine, very soft perlage (bubbles) ensures a delicate and polished mouthfeel.

• Finish: The finish is wonderfully long and elegant with mineral notes (stone/granite). The winery manager Volker Faust also emphasises the creaminess created by the yeast ageing , which harmonises perfectly with the minerality of the Riesling.

📋 Technical data & facts

🍽️ Food recommendations

With its dry style, lively acidity and light texture, Markgraf von Baden Riesling Sekt Extra brut is a versatile accompaniment to fine cuisine:

• As an aperitif: Ideal as an elegant sparkling wine to start.

• Fish & seafood: Goes perfectly with light fish dishes, oysters, sushi and seafood.

• Light starters & poultry: With salads, roast poultry or onion tart.

• Asian cuisine: The freshness and acidity provide an ideal contrast to spicy Asian dishes.

🏆 Rating & quality

The sparkling wine is consistently rated positively by independent trade magazines and the trade press:

• Falstaff: with 90 Falstaff points(2020 vintage), the tester attests to a "clear freshness with balanced Riesling fruit" and a "balanced, polished" palate.

• Expertise: The winery manager Volker Faust describes it as a "delicately fruity, elegant sparkling wine with a fine perlage".