Privat-Sektkellerei Reinecker
Auggen • Germany
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Kleinmattweg 1
79424 Auggen
Germany
Phone: +49 7631 3441
Internet: www.sektkellerei-reinecker.de
E‑mail: info@sektkellerei-reinecker.de
In 1987, Herbert and Christina Reinecker founded a sparkling wine cellar in Auggen. From the very beginning, they produced exclusively sparkling wine and consistently focused on quality and classic bottle fermentation. The focus is on the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties, supplemented by Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier and a little Sauvignon Blanc.
The grapes come mainly from the Auggen localities of Schäf and Letten. In addition, there are smaller areas in the top locations of Feuerbach Steingässle, Istein Kirchberg and Badenweiler Römerberg. The vineyards are cultivated largely by hand. The Reineckers completely refrain from using artificial fertilisers, herbicides and synthetic pesticides and ensure optimal nutrition for the vines through cover crops such as clover, rye and alfalfa.
The healthy, early-harvested grapes are fermented spontaneously, and the base wines are then aged in stainless steel or used, older barriques. Sulphur additions are kept to a minimum and fining agents are never used. After tirage of the unfiltered wines, the sparkling wines usually mature on the lees for several years before they go on sale.
Together with his son Steffen, Fritz Keller and his son Friedrich from Oberbergen, Herbert Reinecker runs the Am Klotz winery in Istein, where sophisticated still wines are produced.
The wines at a glance
Baden Crémant Sekt brut
Germany
Baden • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 28 200 20 • 12 % vol alcohol
Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Sekt brut
Germany
Lot number 280 133 • 12 % vol alcohol
“Cuvée Classic” Réserve Sekt brut
Germany
Lot number 280 136 • 12.5 % vol alcohol
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Rosé Sekt brut
Germany
Lot number 280 135 • 12 % vol alcohol
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