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Breisgau

Breisgau is a subregion located in the southwest part of Baden, Germany, stretching from the Rhine River to the foothills of the Black Forest mountains. This area benefits from a warm, sunny climate with well-drained volcanic and loess soils, making it one of Germany's warmest wine regions. Breisgau specializes in Pinot varieties (locally known as Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder, and Grauburgunder), producing elegant, full-bodied wines with more richness than typically found in cooler German regions.

Region
Baden
Wines
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Wines from Breisgau

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Shelter Winery Lovely Lilly Pinot Noir

Shelter Winery

Red

Shelter Winery's 'Lovely Lilly' Pinot Noir comes from Germany's Baden region – the country's warmest wine region, situated in the southwest along the Rhine River across from Alsace. While Germany is primarily known for white wines, Baden is a red wine stronghold where Pinot Noir (known locally as Spätburgunder) has been cultivated for centuries. Husband and wife team Hans-Bert Espe and Silke Wolf founded Shelter in 2003 with a focus on minimal intervention winemaking and organic viticulture. Named after their daughter Lilly, this Pinot Noir showcases the elegant, ethereal style that's possible in Germany's cool climate – more Burgundian in character than the riper, more powerful versions found in warmer regions. It's the perfect bottle for Pinot lovers looking to explore beyond the usual suspects and discover why German Pinot Noir has been gaining recognition among wine enthusiasts. Sometimes the most delightful discoveries come from unexpected places.