Einzelstück Portugieser - Markus Schneider

Markus Schneider one-off Portugieser: A powerful one-off from the Palatinate

Portugieser - tradition meets modernity

Portugieser is a grape variety with a long tradition in Germany, especially in the Palatinate. It was cultivated here as early as the 17th century and quickly became widespread due to its adaptability and robustness. The Markus Schneider winery has dedicated itself to this grape variety and created a wine that reflects the strength and elegance of the Portugieser grape in a unique way.

The creation of the one-off

The idea for Einzelstück Portugieser was born in 2008 when Markus Schneider, the owner of the winery, was looking for a vineyard that offered the best conditions for Portugieser grapes to ripen. He found what he was looking for in the Ellerstädter Feldmark, where he found a vineyard over 80 years old with deep limestone soils and a mild climate.

Markus Schneider Einzelstück Portugieser - A firework of the senses

The Einzelstück Portugieser presents itself in the glass in a deep, dark ruby red. Intense aromas of cherries, plums and blackcurrants unfold on the nose. These are accompanied by spicy notes of nutmeg and cloves. On the palate, the wine impresses with its powerful structure, ripe tannins and velvety texture. The fruity aromas on the nose are picked up again on the palate and perfectly complemented by a zesty acidity. A long, lingering finish rounds off the taste experience.

Vinification of the Schneider Einzelstück - care in every step

The grapes for the Einzelstück Portugieser are harvested and selected by hand. Only the best grapes are used for this wine. Hand-picking ensures that only healthy and ripe grapes make it into the wine. The selection of the grapes guarantees the high quality of the wine. After manual harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and crushed. Mash fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine matures for 18 months in French oak barriques. This careful vinification brings out the full power and elegance of the Portugieser grape.