Region: Burgenland, Austria (Purbach)
Grapes: Gemischter Satz (Field Blend), Chenin Blanc
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Tangy lemon sherbet, grapefruit zest, flinty reduction, essential oils, subtle white pepper, with a chalky mineral edge and a smooth, vanilla cream roundness
Pairing: Oysters on the half shell, razor clams with garlic and herbs, spicy Thai green curry, salt-and-pepper calamari, or complex independent charcuterie boards
Christian Tschida is a legendary, boundary-pushing pioneer of the Austrian natural wine movement, operating out of Illmitz on the eastern shores of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. Long labeled the "enfant terrible" of the region for his rejection of standard winemaking templates, Tschida has earned global cult status and top critical acclaim for his uncompromisingly pure, expressive cuvées. He tends to 14 hectares of pristine vineyards managed like botanical gardens, packed with vibrant cover crops, herbs, and wild insects. His unique viticultural practices include a double-planting system that forces vine roots to dive ultra-deep into schist and limestone soils for nutrients. In the cellar, Tschida functions strictly as a non-interventionist transformer: utilizing an incredibly gentle, custom vertical press that applies only the "pressure of a handshake," relying on native wild yeasts, aging in custom Stockinger oak casks, and bottling completely unfined, unfiltered, and strictly "zero-zero" with no added sulfur since 2013.
The 2022 Brutal White is a rare, electric, and deeply expressive release bottled under the iconic, multi-producer natural wine label alliance "Brutal!!!", which focuses on wild, experimental, no-sulfur-added cuvées. Crafted from fruit grown on the steep, schist-limestone slopes of Purbach on the Leithaberg side of the lake, this vintage relies on a unique Gemischter Satz (traditional field blend) accented by a distinctive component of Chenin Blanc. The hand-picked grapes are destemmed and gently foot-crushed before undergoing a spontaneous native fermentation. Following a patient maturation on its fine lees in neutral Stockinger wood, this highly scannable natural wine was held back for an extended period before its release. It opens with a signature, complex touch of reduction and wild energy, exploding onto the palate with vibrant, high-vibe citrus tension that gracefully transforms into a beautiful, texturally soft, and long-lasting finish.
Region: Burgenland, Austria (Purbach)
Grapes: Gemischter Satz (Field Blend), Chenin Blanc
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Tangy lemon sherbet, grapefruit zest, flinty reduction, essential oils, subtle white pepper, with a chalky mineral edge and a smooth, vanilla cream roundness
Pairing: Oysters on the half shell, razor clams with garlic and herbs, spicy Thai green curry, salt-and-pepper calamari, or complex independent charcuterie boards
Christian Tschida is a legendary, boundary-pushing pioneer of the Austrian natural wine movement, operating out of Illmitz on the eastern shores of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. Long labeled the "enfant terrible" of the region for his rejection of standard winemaking templates, Tschida has earned global cult status and top critical acclaim for his uncompromisingly pure, expressive cuvées. He tends to 14 hectares of pristine vineyards managed like botanical gardens, packed with vibrant cover crops, herbs, and wild insects. His unique viticultural practices include a double-planting system that forces vine roots to dive ultra-deep into schist and limestone soils for nutrients. In the cellar, Tschida functions strictly as a non-interventionist transformer: utilizing an incredibly gentle, custom vertical press that applies only the "pressure of a handshake," relying on native wild yeasts, aging in custom Stockinger oak casks, and bottling completely unfined, unfiltered, and strictly "zero-zero" with no added sulfur since 2013.
The 2022 Brutal White is a rare, electric, and deeply expressive release bottled under the iconic, multi-producer natural wine label alliance "Brutal!!!", which focuses on wild, experimental, no-sulfur-added cuvées. Crafted from fruit grown on the steep, schist-limestone slopes of Purbach on the Leithaberg side of the lake, this vintage relies on a unique Gemischter Satz (traditional field blend) accented by a distinctive component of Chenin Blanc. The hand-picked grapes are destemmed and gently foot-crushed before undergoing a spontaneous native fermentation. Following a patient maturation on its fine lees in neutral Stockinger wood, this highly scannable natural wine was held back for an extended period before its release. It opens with a signature, complex touch of reduction and wild energy, exploding onto the palate with vibrant, high-vibe citrus tension that gracefully transforms into a beautiful, texturally soft, and long-lasting finish.
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.