Albert Vinaigrette with Dornfelder – 180ml

Albert Vinaigrette with Dornfelder by Lang Weinessig

Albert Vinaigrette with Dornfelder by Lang Weinessig is an organic vinaigrette consisting of two-thirds red wine vinegar aged in oak barrels. The Dornfelder adds red berry fruit notes, and it comes from the bottle seasoned so perfectly that the salad needs nothing else.

Albert Vinaigrette with Dornfelder is the red one among the four vinaigrettes from Lang Weinessig in the Southern Palatinate, available in a 180-milliliter bottle. The oak barrel takes the edge off the red wine vinegar, the Dornfelder wine adds strawberry and raspberry, while grape must and a little sugar round off the composition.

Red berry fruit on a soft base

Albert has a deep red color in the bottle and smells of ripe strawberries and raspberries, underpinned by a warm note of wood. The aroma rises as soon as the bottle is opened, long before the first drop hits the salad. On the tongue, the vinaigrette is fruity and softly rounded, as the barrel aging has removed the sharp points of the acidity, allowing the berry to take center stage.

Fruit, spice, and acidity create a structure that lingers on the palate while remaining light. Albert is not a "loud" salad dressing, but one that you recognize the next day and consciously reach for on the shelf a second time. Those who place it next to a spicy dressing will notice how much the barrel aging shifts the tone.

Vinaigrette for lamb's lettuce and beetroot

Albert is best suited for light salads, colorful leafy greens, lamb's lettuce with walnuts, and a plate of beetroot, whose earthy sweetness picks up the berry fruit. A spoonful is enough to season the bowl without the need for much stirring. It is just as ready for sautéed chicory or a plate of lentils as it is for a green salad.

Because the vinaigrette is perfectly seasoned, it often doesn't even require extra oil, and a splash in goulash or gravy brings dark fruity depth to warm dishes as well. Its light sister is Liese with Riesling, and the Mediterranean option is Jens with herbs.

Two-thirds vinegar, aged in oak barrels

Red wine vinegar makes up the majority of this bottle at Lang Weinessig, and it is aged in oak barrels before the Dornfelder wine is added. Wood works slowly; it binds the sharpest tones of the acidity and provides a subtle spiciness in return that is felt rather than tasted. An oak barrel works slowly, which is why the passing of weeks and months can truly be tasted here.

Dornfelder is a red Palatinate grape variety with dark, soft berry fruit and low tannins, making it better suited for a vinaigrette than a tart wine. Sugar, sea salt, and grape must come from organic farming, meaning there is nothing inside that doesn't come from wine country. Dornfelder is also a color-intensive variety, which gives the vinaigrette its deep red hue.

A spoonful of walnut oil makes it rounder

Stored in a cool, dark place, Albert keeps for a long time; a screw cap is all it needs. Shake the bottle briefly before use and drizzle the vinaigrette sparingly over the salad. If you prefer it rounder, stir in a spoonful of walnut or olive oil; the red fruit will still remain at the forefront. Combined with beetroot and feta, it becomes a winter dish in minutes. The entire range can be found in the Lang Weinessig collection.

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