{"product_id":"markus-schneider-ursprung-2023","title":"Origin – 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUrsprung 2023. Palatine red wine cuvée with plenty of fruit and soft tannins.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrsprung 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry Palatine red wine, blended from Portugieser, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, from Weingut Markus Schneider in Ellerstadt. No oak barrel, no wine aged for decades, no single-variety Palatine red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrsprung 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Palatine red wine that combines Bordeaux varieties with the traditional Portugieser to create a fruit-forward wine. You know the feeling? Pasta, Flammkuchen and roasted vegetables are on the table, and everyone wants a different glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine was made precisely for evenings like that. It doesn't demand attention; it complements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackberry, blackcurrant and a hint of cocoa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUrsprung 2023 shows blackberry and raspberry in the glass, along with red and blackcurrant. Behind that lie a touch of cocoa and a fine herbal spice to balance the fruit. On the palate, it is juicy and round, with medium body and a friendly, not too long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannins—the astringent compounds from the skins and seeds—are soft and never harsh. The fruit takes center stage because the wine is aged predominantly in stainless steel tanks and sees very little oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone looking for roasted aromas, vanilla and strong tannins will find it too light. The winery offers other wines in this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith pasta with salsiccia, chili and Flammkuchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strength lies in the fact that it pairs well with many everyday dishes without overpowering any of them. Orecchiette with salsiccia, fennel and a little chili pick up its herbal spice. Chili sin carne with kidney beans and cumin finds a counterpoint in the dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlammkuchen with bacon and red onions pair just as well as chicken legs with paprika from the oven. It also holds its own with a snack of liverwurst and hearty farmhouse bread. A baked potato with herb quark and fried mushrooms shows that it works just as well without meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor beginners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the bottle in the refrigerator for half an hour before opening. At 15 to 16°C, the fruit tastes fresher than at a warm room temperature. It is less suitable for very spicy curries, as the heat makes the tannins taste bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBetween the Vorderpfälzer Ebene and the Haardtrand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name refers to the winemaker's beginnings, the point where it all started for him. The grapes grow on several plots at the transition from the Ebene to the Haardtrand, where gravelly sand and terrace gravel form sparse, dry soils. Such soils store heat during the day and allow rain to drain away quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTerrace gravel is coarse gravel deposits left behind by rivers a very long time ago. Vines must grow deep roots in it to access water, and in return, they produce smaller, more aromatic grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portugieser vine has called the Palatinate home for generations and was one of the most widely planted red wine varieties in the region for decades. In Ursprung, it provides juiciness, Merlot adds soft fullness, and Cabernet Sauvignon brings dark berries and structure. Small amounts of other varieties complete the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, the must ferments together with the skins and seeds in the red wine fermenter. This maceration lasts eight to 14 days and extracts color, fruit and tannins from the grape skins. Then it is gently pressed, and the young wine is aged predominantly in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA side note:\u003c\/strong\u003e In previous years, the winery also listed Cabernet Mitos as a partner in the cuvée. The German crossbreed is known for its particularly color-intense berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA red wine for Tuesdays and for guests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUrsprung is not a wine for the cellar, but for the table. It tastes young and uncomplicated, yet has enough character not to become boring. This makes it the perfect house wine for the week and a safe choice when guests come whose preferences you do not know. It is uncomplicated enough for a barbecue with a large group, yet not too simple for a quiet dinner for two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who enjoys comparing vintages can put it alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/markus-schneider-ursprung-2022\"\u003e2022 red wine cuvée\u003c\/a\u003e. The Portugieser in its most concentrated form is shown by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/markus-schneider-einzelstueck-portugieser-2022\"\u003esingle-vineyard wine from old vines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA red wine that doesn't ask about the occasion and remains just as friendly with the second glass as it did with the first.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Markus Schneider","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":57869764460870,"sku":"008WMS23232","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/markus-schneider-ursprung-2023.png?v=1794478263","url":"https:\/\/ginusslande.com\/en\/products\/markus-schneider-ursprung-2023","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}