The 2019 Bernhard Huber Malterdinger Spätburgunder is a village-level Pinot Noir from Malterdingen in Germany’s Baden region, produced under the direction of Julian Huber. The vineyards lie on weathered shell limestone beneath a thin layer of loess clay, with vines between approximately eight and 25 years old supplying this cuvée. Following traditional fermentation, the wine matures predominantly in first-, second- and third-use barriques and is bottled without filtration. Malterdinger offers an accessible introduction to the estate’s precise, expressive style, combining fragrant fruit with the freshness and structure that make Baden an important region for German Pinot Noir.
Expect red cherry, wild strawberry and floral notes, with darker berry fruit, subtle herbs and gentle spice adding depth. Justerini & Brooks described the 2019 as elegant and particularly pure, highlighting rosehip-inflected fruit, freshness and discreet oak. Julian Huber’s vintage account noted warm summer days followed by very cool harvest nights, producing small berries with aromatic concentration and lively acidity. Together, these observations suggest a wine with flavour and energy in balanced proportions. With around seven years since harvest, well-stored bottles may now be developing dried-flower and woodland nuances while retaining an attractive core of fruit.
