Philipp Kuhn – Mano Negra – Red Wine Cuvée from the Palatinate
The Philipp Kuhn Mano Negra 2019 is a dry, powerful red wine cuvée from the Palatinate. Mano Negra stands for the "black hand" that the winemaker gets when mashing the intensely colored grapes. Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Sauvignon were blended for this red wine, which impresses with wonderful cherry, cassis, and dried plum aromas. The fruity interplay is rounded off by spicy herb and pepper notes, a hint of gingerbread, and perfectly integrated wood.
The Mano Negra red wine from Philipp Kuhn winery pairs well with grilled meat as well as pasta and pizza. Even delicate saddle of venison in a rich sauce is compatible with it. This red wine is a southern type with charm and smoothness.
Philipp Kuhn – Winemaking
The grapes for the Mano Negra come from Laumersheim vineyards, which consist of loess loam, fine limestone grit, and massive limestone in the subsoil. They are harvested separately by hand at the optimal ripening time and then processed. Destemmed, they ferment traditionally in mash tubs for about two weeks before maturing for a good 17 months in small barriques. Only shortly before bottling are Cabernet Sauvignon and Blaufränkisch blended together.
Mano Negra – a Red Wine and its Characteristics
- Origin Germany
- Region Palatinate
- Grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Blaufränkisch 40%
- 13.5% vol. Alcohol
- 0.9 g/l Residual sugar
- 6.1 g/l Acidity