Trollinger Wine – the Beaujolais Nouveau alternative

TEXT: KATE JONES, THE WINEBARN

Trollinger is the quintessential light, fresh, and quaffable German red – perfect for a sunny spring afternoon.

The wine:

Jürgen Ellwanger’s 2025 Trollinger Schorndorfer dry ruby red is light in body and has an inviting bouquet of strawberries, raspberries and cherries, as well as subtle floral notes. On the palate, it’s light, refreshing and characterised by its tannin content and lively acidity. Red berry flavours are accompanied by a gentle earthiness and herbal undertones.

The vineyard:

The Schondorfer Trollinger originates from a high quality vineyard with VDP.ORTSWEINE classification – a true mark of excellence. The unique terroir and cool climate there give this dry red wine its expressive character and abundant elegance.

2024 was a classic year, which allowed the grapes to ripen well, whilst still retaining their acidity – creating a perfect vintage.

Photo: Trollinger

The vinification:

This Trollinger was mash-fermented. The wine then matured in 100-year-old wooden barrels.

About Jürgen Ellwanger Winery

Nestled in Württemberg, the Jürgen Ellwanger winery is renowned for producing exceptional Riesling, Lemberger, and Trollinger wines that truly express their origin.

Viticulture has been practiced by the Ellwanger family since 1514, but it was in 1949 that Gottlob Ellwanger founded the Ellwanger wine estate as it is today.

Under Gottlob’s son Jürgen Ellwanger, the wine estate steadily grew to cover 26 hectares which are spread over five towns within the region. Each vineyard has a distinctive terroir, which differs in soil and micro climate, making every wine unique.

Trollinger Wine – the Beaujolais Nouveau alternative

Photo: Trollinger

Today, Jürgen’s sons Felix (pictured in the photo) and Joerg run this multi-award winning winery together. For Ellwanger, tradition is an obligation, and as such, they still use traditional cellar processes such as mash fermentation. However, the spirit of innovation and thinking outside the box are also part of their philosophy.

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The WineBarn is a a multi-award-winning wine merchant that specialises in exclusively German wine and have been bringing pure drinking pleasure to the UK for over 26 years. Their elegant wines have been selected to cover a range of styles - from the affordable to the luxury, from dry to sweet and from fresh to full-bodied, ensuring there’s something to suit all tastes and pair with any cuisine.

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