Walporzheim

Walporzheim is a sub-region in Ahr, Germany.

Spätburgunder leads the plantings, with Fruhburgunder alongside it.

Vines root into greywacke, loam and sand.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as hillsides and steep sites.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows structured and mineral-driven and notable character.

Quality is codified by the Grosse Lage, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include J.J. Adeneuer and Weingut Meyer-Nakel.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables and rich sauces.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Structured and mineral-driven, Notable character.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grosse Lage

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Bertram - Baltes Walporzheimer Krauterberg Spatburgunder, Ahr, Germany
• Brogsitter Hommage Walporzheimer Krauterberg Spatburgunder Trocken, Ahr, Germany
• Brogsitter Hommage Walporzheimer Pfaffenberg Fruhburgunder Trocken, Ahr, Germany
• J.J. Adeneuer Alte Lay Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs, Ahr, Germany
• J.J. Adeneuer Krauterberg Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs, Ahr, Germany
• J.J. Adeneuer Walporzheimer Garkammer Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs, Ahr, Germany
• Jean Stodden Walporzheimer Krauterberg Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs, Ahr, Germany
• Weingut Burggarten Krauterberg Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs, Ahr, Germany

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Roasted vegetables
• Rich sauces

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Walporzheim: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Germany, or the wider Ahr guide.