Region: Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria (Neusiedlersee)
Grapes: Welschriesling and indigenous Austrian white field blend varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Ethereal and precise. Lime flower, white pear, wet stone, fresh ginger, and a silky, saline finish that lingers long after the last sip. Minimalism as philosophy.
Pairing: Delicate seafood, sushi, steamed vegetables, light pasta, or nothing at all — this one stands alone.
Christian Tschida Kapitel I is a step up from the AEIOU in Tschida's hierarchy — more focused, more site-specific, and even more refined. Made from Welschriesling and other indigenous white varieties grown on the sandy, mineral-rich soils of Illmitz on the Neusiedlersee, this wine is the product of Tschida's fully biodynamic farming and total non-intervention in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation, no additions, no fining, no filtration, and no sulfur. Tschida's approach is almost philosophical in its restraint — he believes the wine is already complete in the vineyard, and the cellar's only job is not to get in the way. The result is a wine of extraordinary purity and tension, with an ability to age and develop that defies its modest alcohol. Kapitel I is the kind of bottle that makes you stop mid-conversation to ask what you're drinking.
Grapes: Welschriesling and indigenous Austrian white field blend varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Ethereal and precise. Lime flower, white pear, wet stone, fresh ginger, and a silky, saline finish that lingers long after the last sip. Minimalism as philosophy.
Pairing: Delicate seafood, sushi, steamed vegetables, light pasta, or nothing at all — this one stands alone.
Christian Tschida Kapitel I is a step up from the AEIOU in Tschida's hierarchy — more focused, more site-specific, and even more refined. Made from Welschriesling and other indigenous white varieties grown on the sandy, mineral-rich soils of Illmitz on the Neusiedlersee, this wine is the product of Tschida's fully biodynamic farming and total non-intervention in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation, no additions, no fining, no filtration, and no sulfur. Tschida's approach is almost philosophical in its restraint — he believes the wine is already complete in the vineyard, and the cellar's only job is not to get in the way. The result is a wine of extraordinary purity and tension, with an ability to age and develop that defies its modest alcohol. Kapitel I is the kind of bottle that makes you stop mid-conversation to ask what you're drinking.
Region: Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria (Neusiedlersee)
Grapes: Welschriesling and indigenous Austrian white field blend varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Ethereal and precise. Lime flower, white pear, wet stone, fresh ginger, and a silky, saline finish that lingers long after the last sip. Minimalism as philosophy.
Pairing: Delicate seafood, sushi, steamed vegetables, light pasta, or nothing at all — this one stands alone.
Christian Tschida Kapitel I is a step up from the AEIOU in Tschida's hierarchy — more focused, more site-specific, and even more refined. Made from Welschriesling and other indigenous white varieties grown on the sandy, mineral-rich soils of Illmitz on the Neusiedlersee, this wine is the product of Tschida's fully biodynamic farming and total non-intervention in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation, no additions, no fining, no filtration, and no sulfur. Tschida's approach is almost philosophical in its restraint — he believes the wine is already complete in the vineyard, and the cellar's only job is not to get in the way. The result is a wine of extraordinary purity and tension, with an ability to age and develop that defies its modest alcohol. Kapitel I is the kind of bottle that makes you stop mid-conversation to ask what you're drinking.
Grapes: Welschriesling and indigenous Austrian white field blend varieties
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Ethereal and precise. Lime flower, white pear, wet stone, fresh ginger, and a silky, saline finish that lingers long after the last sip. Minimalism as philosophy.
Pairing: Delicate seafood, sushi, steamed vegetables, light pasta, or nothing at all — this one stands alone.
Christian Tschida Kapitel I is a step up from the AEIOU in Tschida's hierarchy — more focused, more site-specific, and even more refined. Made from Welschriesling and other indigenous white varieties grown on the sandy, mineral-rich soils of Illmitz on the Neusiedlersee, this wine is the product of Tschida's fully biodynamic farming and total non-intervention in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation, no additions, no fining, no filtration, and no sulfur. Tschida's approach is almost philosophical in its restraint — he believes the wine is already complete in the vineyard, and the cellar's only job is not to get in the way. The result is a wine of extraordinary purity and tension, with an ability to age and develop that defies its modest alcohol. Kapitel I is the kind of bottle that makes you stop mid-conversation to ask what you're drinking.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.