ASSMANNSHÄUSER
ROSÉ SEKT 2022
RHEINGAU • BRUT NATURE • GERMAN SEKT
"The elegance of the Rhine in effervescence: an ode to Pinot Noir on slate, where the fine bubble caresses a diamond structure."
The Sparkling Soul of the Rheingau
Assmannshäuser Rosé Brut Nature 2022 is a collector's item. While the rest of the Rheingau surrenders to Riesling, the town of Assmannshausen in Germany is the sanctuary of Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). This Sekt is crafted following the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle, remaining on lees to gain a creamy complexity. Being a Brut Nature, it presents itself naked, revealing an electric freshness and a profound minerality extracted from the steep slate soils that overlook the Rhine.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Assmannshausen, Rheingau, Germany.
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder).
Vintage: 2022.
Classification: Terroir Sekt, Brut Nature.
Soils: Assmannshausen Slate (Höllenberg).
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Pale salmon color with bright glints. Fine, persistent, and elegant bubbles that form a perfect string of pearls.
Nose: Delicate aromas of wild raspberry, orange peel, and toasted brioche. An undertone of wet stone and dried red flowers completes the profile.
Palate: Fresh and vertical attack. The absence of sugar highlights a vibrant texture. The mouthfeel is silky thanks to the Pinot Noir, with a long, dry, and deeply mineral finish.
3. Sekt Architecture
4. Pairing and Gala Service
Gastronomy: A high-gastronomy sparkling wine. Ideal with tuna tartare, beef carpaccio, grilled seafood, or premium sushi. Its dry character also makes it an exceptional companion for acorn-fed Iberian cured meats and aged cheeses.
Service: Enjoy at a temperature between 6°C and 8°C. Use a white wine glass or tulip glass to allow the aromatic complexity of the Pinot Noir to unfold.
Technical Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does it mean for a Sekt to be 'Brut Nature'?
It means that no 'dosage' (sugar) has been added after disgorgement. It is the purest and driest possible expression of the wine, highlighting the quality of the grape and the slate terroir.
Why is the Assmannshausen origin special?
It is the most prestigious enclave in Germany for Pinot Noir. Its red slate soils provide a minerality and fine tannic structure that are unique in the world for rosé and red wines.
Is this wine comparable to Champagne?
It follows the same (traditional) method, but its profile is distinct due to the Assmannshausen slate. It is more mineral and "straight" than many Champagnes, offering an unmistakable purity of German red fruit.
What does the 2022 vintage bring to this sparkling wine?
The 2022 vintage allowed for perfect phenolic ripening of the Pinot Noir while retaining the acidity necessary for a world-class Brut Nature.
Why Brut Nature?
It is the choice of purists. With no added sugar, the wine reveals its true face and the quality of Rheingau viticulture, without makeup.