Reinhold & Cornelia Schneider
Reinhold & Cornelia Schneider produces wines from Baden, Germany's warmest wine region, where continental climate and varied soils support both red and white varieties. The winery's portfolio centers on Spätburgunder and Grauburgunder—the German names for Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris—handled in a dry style that emphasizes structure and mineral precision. The Engelsberg Spätburgunder Trocken and Ruländer Spätlese Trocken both achieve 93-point ratings from Falstaff, reflecting the winery's command of these finicky varieties. A Ruländer Auslese Trocken R rounds the range, offering richer extract while maintaining the dry-wine philosophy. Baden's terroir—limestone, marl, and volcanic soils—shapes wines of clarity and aging potential, qualities evident in these bottlings.
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