2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 55% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Gris, 30% Pinot Blanc
Drinking Window 2020–2025
Classification Quality Wine
Region Niederosterreich
Soil Chardonnay from loess; pinot gris from slate; pinot blanc equally divided between loess and mica slate
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Beginning of September 2018
Vine Age 15–35
Fermentation Vessels 300 L and 2,500 L oak barrels
Pressing Method Pinot Blanc And Chardonnay Were Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Bottling Date August 2019
Sulfites 43.0 ppm
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Selectively hand-harvested into 20 kg crates. A portion received 12 hours of maceration. Spontaneous fermentation lasted 2–4 weeks, with maximum temperatures of 25°C in the smaller barrels and 22°C in the larger barrels. The wine matured in new and used oak, on full lees until February and then on fine lees until bottling. Must weight was 19.5° KMW. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C; decanting is not advised.
Certifications respekt-BIODYN; Lacon Institut (AT-BIO-402)
Tasting Notes Vivid straw yellow; apple and dried pear aromas; full-bodied with juicy fruit, citrus, apple jelly, lively acidity, a saline accent and a long refreshing finish
Food Pairing Fried fish
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Producer Information
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Haindorfer Vögerlweg 23, A 3550 Langenlois
Phone
+43 (0)2734 2239 0
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Owner
Fred Loimer