Refined Pfalz cuvée from Markus Schneider. Structured and age-worthy with measured elegance and classical restraint.
Markus Schneider's Rooi Olifant from the 2021 vintage represents a thoughtful cuvée from the Pfalz, where this Ellerstadt producer continues to demonstrate a refined approach to blended red winemaking. The wine carries itself with measured elegance at 14.0 percent alcohol, presenting the restraint characteristic of Schneider's house style rather than the extraction often found in contemporary German reds. This is a wine that rewards careful cellaring and will develop further complexity over the coming years, revealing its structural integrity and the interplay of its component varieties. Pair this cuvée with braised beef dishes, wild game, or aged cheeses where its balanced tannins and moderate alcohol can anchor the table.
Markus Schneider's Rooi Olifant from the 2021 vintage represents a thoughtful cuvée from the Pfalz, where this Ellerstadt producer continues to demonstrate a refined approach to blended red winemaking. The wine carries itself with measured elegance at 14.0 percent alcohol, presenting the restraint characteristic of Schneider's house style rather than the extraction often found in contemporary German reds. This is a wine that rewards careful cellaring and will develop further complexity over the coming years, revealing its structural integrity and the interplay of its component varieties. Pair this cuvée with braised beef dishes, wild game, or aged cheeses where its balanced tannins and moderate alcohol can anchor the table.
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Data sheet
Alcohol content
14.0
Origin
Deutschland
Vintage
2021
Region
Pfalz
Closure
Naturkorken
Importer
Siehe Erzeuger
Producer
Weingut Markus Schneider - D-67158 Ellerstadt
Serving temperature
16-18 °C
Body
4
Tannin
4
Acidity
3
Sweetness
1
Fruit
4
Characteristics
Full-bodied, Dry, Barrique, International Cuvée, Stellenbosch
Food pairing
Braised beef, Roasted lamb leg, Game & venison, Aged hard cheese