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2022 Hard Blue

A red wine variety that's over 8,000 years old and the oldest in Germany, is once again stunning the wine world. Its minerality and coolness make it something special .

Cedar, dark berries

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Black cherry, sloe, blueberry

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945 Ursprungsnummer
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Goes well with: Ox cheek, red wine sauce, glazed carrots, celeriac puree // Fried black pudding, melted onions, potatoes // Broad beans, sencha, rice // Grilled rump steak

Geschichte zur Rebsorte

Imagine a wine treasure that has existed since the Bronze Age: Hartblau! Crusaders once brought it from the Caspian Sea across the Danube to Germany, where it grew in Franconian and Saxon vineyards for centuries. For a long time it was considered extinct until it was rediscovered in old vineyards in 2007 - a living piece of wine history that shows us how diverse our viticulture once was.

Wichtige Informationen

  • 2022 Hartblau, red wine, dry
  • 13.5%Vol – 0.0 g/l RZ – 6.1 g/l Sre
  • Enthält Sulfite
  • Distribution: Historical Grape Varieties - Wine & Sparkling Wine Manufactory GmbH - 67599 Gundheim

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the fascinating reds from the Portuguese Douro Valley.

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Wine description

The Hartblau is truly unique among all red grape varieties in Germany. Its cool character makes it an absolute must for all curious wine lovers.
Admittedly, a grape variety with the adjectives "hard" and "blue" in its name doesn't necessarily attract those seeking great charm. However, 2022 was such a formidable year for red wines that this cool, austere wine was able to mature to true greatness. The nose already reveals noble cedar notes and dark berries reminiscent of Portuguese reds. In the mouth, noticeable hints of sweet cherry ripeness meet the more austere heathland that characterizes the Hartblau grape variety. The wine is dense, but never overpowering, thanks to its wonderful acidity. A big recommendation for all those who believe that Germany is incapable of producing impressive red wines other than Pinot Noir. Aging-worthy, stately, and noble.

Germany's oldest red wine variety

Location: The variety was rediscovered in very old Franconian vineyards (Steigerwald), where it grew in traditional mixed vines alongside other historic varieties such as Silvaner, Riesling, Elbling, Traminer, Adelfränkisch, Kleinberger, and Lagler. Until 2007, it was considered extinct in Germany—a lost treasure, so to speak!

History: The Hartblau is a true heritage variety, likely dating back to the Bronze Age on the southwestern shore of the Caspian Sea. What makes it particularly interesting is that it is genetically a twin of the Süßschwarz variety—they share 11 of 12 alleles! This is highly unusual in the world of grapes and a clear indication of its very great antiquity.
What's particularly intriguing is that Hartblau probably came to Bavaria, the Main, Saxony, and the Saale via Transylvanian Saxons and crusaders via the Danube. It is regularly mentioned in old East German and Saxon wine literature.
What makes Hartblau attractive for modern viticulture is that it is very robust and resistant to climatic extremes. It also shows low susceptibility to botrytis—traits that are once again in high demand today.

For more information, see the Certificate of Origin → here

Ulrich Martin

In addition to his nursery, Ulrich Martin cultivates his own vineyards, which he uses as mother orchards for his vine production. The grapes from these rare vines are vinified with the highest level of craftsmanship. The result is wines from almost extinct original varieties, which are being vinified as single varietals for the first time in their millennia-old history. You now have the unique opportunity to purchase wines from this small, exclusive portfolio. Become an "archaeologist" of wine aromas.

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In der Vergangenheit gab es zahlreiche Verwechslungen bei der Identifikation und Bestimmung dieser wiederentdeckten Weinreben.

Die gekennzeichnete Ursprungsnummer, bezugnehmend auf den Ursprungsnachweis, gibt Ihnen die Sicherheit das Original zu genießen.

Nr. 945: Hartblau

Sehr frostharte, spät reifende Rotweinsorte mit tanninreichem Charakter. Früher Teil des fränkischen Mischsatzes, ein fast genetischer Zwilling des Süßschwarz, wiederentdeckt 2007. Ursprung im karpatischen Raum, seit dem Mittelalter in Franken verbreitet.

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Nutritional table with list of ingredients

Nutritional information per 100ml
Energy330 kJ / 79 kcal
Carbohydrates1.1 g
thereof sugar< 0.5 g/100ml
Contains trace amounts of: fat, saturated fatty acids, protein and salt
Ingredients: Grapes, Preservative: Sulphites

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