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.
Data sheet
- Alcohol content
- 14.0
- Origin
- Deutschland
- Vintage
- 2021
- Region
- Pfalz
- Grape variety
- Cuvee
- 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
- Élevage
- Barrique, partially stainless steel