2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot 100%
Drinking Window 2025–2047
Classification Bio-Wein aus Österreich
Region Burgenland
Soil Lime and large gravel
Orientation Southeast, South And Southwest
Sites Vineyard selection from hilly sites on the north side of Lake Neusiedl
Fermentation Vessels open fermentation vat and used wooden fermentation vessel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 3 days
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Lot L-PARA22: hand-picked grapes were manually sorted. The source reports vineyards at 135–220 m. After three days of skin contact, spontaneous fermentation occurred in an open vat and used wooden fermentation vessel for 5–20 days at 15–25°C. Maturation lasted eight months, split equally between 1,000 L and 3,500 L used large wooden barrels. No sulfur was added, although sulfites are declared. The record reports “Acid” at 5.6 g/L without specifying the analytical basis.
Certifications respect-BIODYN
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Blaufränkisch 60%; Merlot 40%
Drinking Window 2024–2046
Classification Bio-Wein aus Österreich
Region Burgenland
Soil Lime and large gravel
Orientation Southeast, South And Southwest
Harvest Dates Hand-picked in September, with vineyard pre-selection and subsequent winery sorting
Sites Vineyard selection from hilly sites on the north side of Lake Neusiedl
Vine Age Blaufränkisch vines 31–51 years
Fermentation Vessels open fermentation vat and used wooden fermentation vessel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The Wine Distribution Co. instead describes spontaneous fermentation for three to four weeks followed by 18 months in small oak barrels.
Certifications respect-BIODYN
Tasting Notes Dark ruby with purple reflections; oak, black-forest fruit, ripe cherry, liquorice and orange zest, followed by blackberry, fresh acidity, nuts and dark nougat.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Blaufränkisch and Merlot; percentages not stated
Region Burgenland
Production Details Matured in a large wooden cask and used barriques.
Tasting Notes Peter Moser, 27 July 2020: deep ruby-purple; herbs, liquorice, dark forest berries, ripe cherry and orange zest; complex, with lively acidity and a nutty, rancio-tinged finish.
Critics Ratings 94
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