Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Vineyard / Origin: Barthenau Vigna San Urbano faithfully reveals the potential inherent in our finest cru to produce world-beating Pinot Noir. It is located in the heart of the vineyard surrounding our Barthenau manor house close to the hamlet of Mazon, where some of the Pinot Noir vines here are over 65 years old.
Soil: A mixture of clay, lime, eroded porphyry and fine gravel.
Winemaking: The grapes are harvested in small crates to ensure they arrive at the winery completely intact. Most the grapes are de-stemmed and lightly crushed, leaving around 25% whole and unbruised. The berries, whole clusters and juice are allowed to steep at cool temperatures for one day to extract the maximum of varietal aromas. The slow fermentation lasts 10 days at a constant temperature of 28°C, during which period the solid grape parts are kept constantly submerged in the new wine.
Maturation: The maturation in oak casks takes place in two phases. The young wine is kept in small oak casks for 14 months, after which a uniform blend is made. The wine is subsequently matured in one large cask for seven months, after which it is filled and matured in bottle for a further year in the cellars of the Barthenau manor house before release.
Deion: A superb Pinot Noir, whose concentration is clearly heralded by its dark ruby colour. Initially it seems somewhat closed on the nose, but then opens up in the glass to reveal its authentic, noble Pinot Noir origins. The aroma reminiscent of sour cherry and raspberry is enhanced by a delicate hint of vanilla and spice. On the palate it shows excellent harmony with elegant acidity, well-integrated sweet tannins and enormous concentration of aromas.
Food Choices: Red meats, venison and game, and mild cheeses.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 11.00 %
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, erstaunlich sattes Rubin. Eröffnet mit fein gezeichneten Noten nach Sauerkirschen, Brombeeren und Kardamom, fein aufeinander abgestimmt. Zeigt sich in Ansatz und Verlauf überaus elegant und geschmeidig, entfaltet sich mit saftiger Beerenfrucht, feinmaschiges, dichtes Tannin, zeigt schönes Spiel, feiner Schmelz, im Finale langer Nachhall."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2011 on 01.06.2014 with 92 of 100 points.
"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin. Ausgesprochen dichte und kompakte Nase, zeigt Noten nach Gewürznelken, dann satt nach Brombeeren, etwas Heidelbeeren im Hintergrund. Blüht am Gaumen mächtig auf, zeigt viel konzentrierte Frucht, öffnet sich mit präsentem, im Kern geschliffenem Tannin, eine sehr kraftvolle Version des Blauburgunders, wird erst in einigen Jahren zeigen, was wirklich in ihm steckt."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2010 on 01.06.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, durchscheinendes Rubin. Ansprechende, vielschichtige Nase, nach Gewürznelken, dann etwas Rosenholz, viel Brombeere und dunkle Kirsche. Zeigt auch am Gaumen viel präsente Frucht, baut sich lange auf, frische, etwas nervige Säure, gibt Spiel, salzig und lange, das Tannin braucht noch etwas zusätzliche Reife."
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2013 on 01.05.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2011 on 01.10.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2011 on 01.08.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2009 on 01.03.2015 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2010 on 01.05.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2009 on 01.02.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2009 on 01.08.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2008 on 01.08.2012 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2007 on 01.10.2010 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2005 on 01.08.2009 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2002 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2002 on 01.06.2008 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2003 on 01.03.2008 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2001 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2001 on 01.12.2006 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2000 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2000 on 01.02.2005 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2000 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2000 on 01.09.2003 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.2003 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 1998 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 1998 on 01.06.2002 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 1997 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 1997 on 01.01.2002 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 1997 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 1997 on 01.05.2001 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 CellarTracker:
93 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano" from the vintage 2009 with 93 of 100 points.
