Leon Gold Neon Gold 1L

Leon Gold Neon Gold is a liter bottle of pure-Trollinger red from Württemberg, Germany's Swabian wine region, made in partnership with natural wine importer Super Glou. The fruit comes from 45-year-old vines rooted in red sandstone and marl, certified organic and farmed biodynamically, and the wine sees no fining, no filtration, and only minimal added sulfur. It's the kind of bottle that delivers freshness and drinkability at a scale meant for sharing — a staple format in natural wine circles and a smart way to buy a crowd-pleaser in Chicago without breaking stride. Winemaker Leon Gold works in Württemberg, the region immediately south of Baden, where Trollinger (known as Schiava in northern Italy) remains the dominant red varietal despite being nearly unknown outside its home turf. The 45-year-old vines draw mineral backbone from Württemberg's signature red sandstone and marl soils, which lend the wine a subtle earthy grip beneath all that bright fruit. Fermentation runs on indigenous yeasts, and aging happens entirely in stainless steel to preserve the grape's delicate aromatic profile. The Super Glou collaboration ensures the farming and cellar work stay aligned with biodynamic principles and minimal-intervention ethos — this is Trollinger as it's meant to taste when the winemaker gets out of the way. The wine pours a translucent ruby and tastes of fresh raspberries, tart red currants, and wild herbs, carried by a lively, almost lip-smacking acidity that makes each sip feel lighter than the last. Serve it with a slight chill — 55 degrees is ideal — and it pairs beautifully with charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled sausages, or anything off a summer grill. The liter format makes it ideal for casual gatherings, picnics in Lincoln Park, or simply keeping a weeknight dinner from feeling too serious. This is a wine that rewards simplicity: open it, pour it, enjoy it without ceremony. Available for pickup at our Lincoln Park bottle shop at 1128 W Armitage Ave, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.