Region: Carnuntum, Austria
Grapes: Blaufränkisch, Syrah
Body: Medium-Full
Notes: Black cherries, plums, blueberries, pepper
Pairing: Lamb, red meats
About the wine: 2017 was an extremely hot and dry summer that brought vines to the very edge of viability. In August, the young plants in particular had to have many clusters removed in order to relieve stress upon the vine. It was not until September that the rainfall arrived, which slowed down the maturing process a bit and thus ensured a satisfying expression of the aromatic material.
As with all our wines, we don’t use sulphur on the grapes, we ferment with wild yeasts and we macerate very softly in large wooden fermenters without using any mechanical tools. Grapes and must are neither heated nor cooled. During the wine’s two years of maturation, we make only one soutirage – for the rest of the time, the wine just matures slowly.
The result is an impressive wine, very seductive with fruit, finesse and tempting acidity. It is a wine that sommeliers love to serve by the glass, as it evolves and improves the longer the bottle is open.
Region: Carnuntum, Austria
Grapes: Blaufränkisch, Syrah
Body: Medium-Full
Notes: Black cherries, plums, blueberries, pepper
Pairing: Lamb, red meats
About the wine: 2017 was an extremely hot and dry summer that brought vines to the very edge of viability. In August, the young plants in particular had to have many clusters removed in order to relieve stress upon the vine. It was not until September that the rainfall arrived, which slowed down the maturing process a bit and thus ensured a satisfying expression of the aromatic material.
As with all our wines, we don’t use sulphur on the grapes, we ferment with wild yeasts and we macerate very softly in large wooden fermenters without using any mechanical tools. Grapes and must are neither heated nor cooled. During the wine’s two years of maturation, we make only one soutirage – for the rest of the time, the wine just matures slowly.
The result is an impressive wine, very seductive with fruit, finesse and tempting acidity. It is a wine that sommeliers love to serve by the glass, as it evolves and improves the longer the bottle is open.
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.