Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 1977 / 750ml | ≈ $117.99Original €105.00≈ £88.70 | www.domaene-wachau.at ↗ |
1977 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.7%
Residual Sugar 10.5 g/L
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Classification Spätlese
Region Wachau
Soil Very barren gneiss soil
Harvest Dates Late October 1977
Fermentation Vessels Large wooden cask
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The Himmelstiege fruit was described as naturally very low yielding because of the barren soil. Grapes for this Spätlese were harvested by hand in late October; the current sheet further describes the harvest as exclusively manual and selective. Spontaneous fermentation and maturation took place in a large wooden cask. Bottling occurred only several years later, followed by continued maturation at the estate at a stable temperature around 10°C and high humidity. Recommended serving temperature is approximately 12°C.
Tasting Notes Current producer sheet: lychee, passion fruit, Golden Delicious apple, dried quince and floral honey; savory-herbal palate with oolong tea, chervil, fennel and toasted almond; finely etched, slender yet concentrated structure, lively dry character, vibrant tension and a long, saline, precise finish. Earlier producer sheet: deep gold with candied pineapple, baked apple, wildflower honey, subtle flint, dried herbs, thyme and oregano; medium-bodied and juicy with a racy-acid finish.
Food Pairing Roast goose, game pâtés, mature cheese or sweet desserts; also suitable as a contemplative wine on its own.
Critics Ratings 90
Vintages
1964 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.2%
Residual Sugar 10.5 g/L
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Classification Spätlese
Region Wachau
Soil Very barren gneiss soil
Harvest Dates Late October 1964
Fermentation Vessels Large wooden cask
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The producer describes Himmelstiege fruit as naturally very low yielding because of the barren soil. Grapes were harvested by hand in late October; spontaneous fermentation and maturation took place in a large wooden cask. Bottling occurred only several years later, followed by continued maturation at the estate at a stable temperature around 10°C and high humidity. Recommended serving temperature is approximately 12°C.
Tasting Notes Deep gold with brilliant reflections; deep, complex aromas of candied pineapple, baked apple, wildflower honey and subtle flint, with delicate dried herbs, thyme and oregano; medium-bodied and juicy, with a racy-acid finish.
Food Pairing Roast goose, game pâtés, mature cheese or sweet desserts; also suitable as a contemplative wine on its own.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dürnstein 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2711 371
Email
Owner
Domäne Wachau Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Heinz Frischengruber