Amphora is a red produced by Weingut Weigand in Franken, Franken, Germany. Made from Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Franken
Region: Franken
Country: Germany
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Spätburgunder fermented as whole bunches for nine months in clay amphora on the Keuper marl of Iphöfer Kronsberg — vivid ruby, floral and spicy, with the amphora lending fine, crunchy tannins.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Franken, Germany
Franken — a region in northern Bavaria, in southern Germany, set along the Main river around Würzburg, with a strong identity of its own.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
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- Domina Regent Mundfein Halbtrocken — Weingut Geiger & Söhne, Franken
- Fledermaus Schwarzriesling — 2 Natúrkinder, Franken
Frequently asked questions
Where is Amphora from?
Amphora is produced by Weingut Weigand in Franken, Franken, Germany.
What grapes are in Amphora?
Amphora is made from Pinot Noir.