2017 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 7.5%
Residual Sugar 158.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 155 kcal / glass
150ml glass155 kcal
750ml bottle775 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Classification Niederösterreich Auslese
Region Niederosterreich
Soil Gneiss and loess
Harvest Dates October
Vine Age Approximately 30 years
Pressing Method Gentle Basket Pressing
Botrytis Affected Yes
Bottling Date March
Production Details Botrytis-infected berries and bunches are carefully selected in the vineyards and separated again into lots for the different Prädikatswein levels. The Auslese fruit is gently basket-pressed and matured in stainless steel; the producer’s German shop page describes approximately six months of maturation.
Tasting Notes Bright medium-deep golden color; floral aromas with candied ginger, lemongrass, herbs and yellow fruit; tropical-fruit layers, fine spice, balanced sweetness and acidity, and a long, bright finish.
Food Pairing Austrian pastries and desserts, elegant cheeses, and spicy Asian cuisine
Critics Ratings 94

2012 Technical Specifications

Region Niederosterreich
Production Details For this small 2012 lot, Michael Moosbrugger reported arresting fermentation by rolling the barrel outside into the winter weather.
Tasting Notes Viktor Siegl’s cask-sample note describes wild honey and black bread aromas, rich and complex fruit, vibrant tension, a muscular and fleshy palate, cedar and peppery Grüner Veltliner spice, and a long finish. Parker describes pea tendrils, almond paste, quince preserve, nutmeg and lemon candy with a soft, creamy palate and modest sweetness.
Critics Ratings 89

2007 Technical Specifications

Region Niederosterreich
Critics Ratings 13.5

Producer Information

Address
Schlossstrasse 16, 3550 Gobelsburg, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2734 2422
Owner
Michael &
Eva Moosbrugger
Cellarmaster
Michael Moosbrugger

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