2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Blauer Zweigelt; percentage not stated
Drinking Window Drink young, ideally within one year
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Primary rock soils
Harvest Dates 3 September 2024 (described as an exceptionally early, precisely planned harvest; the sheet does not establish whether this was the start or the complete picking date)
Sites Terraced vineyards across the Wachau
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tank
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Several Hours Of Skin Contact
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The vineyards were managed sustainably and increasingly organically, without insecticides or herbicides, and harvested by hand. After precise fruit selection, the grapes underwent several hours of skin contact, were gently pressed, and were vinified like a white wine in stainless steel. No exact maceration duration in days is stated.
Certifications Sustainable Austria; Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus
Food Pairing shakshuka, Greek salad with sheep's cheese, antipasti, fish platter with tzatziki, roast chicken with fries, Krautfleckerl (Austrian cabbage noodles), fried trout with vegetables, Thai Ca Kho To
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2023 Technical Specifications
Region Wachau
Critics Ratings Falstaff: 91
Falstaff91
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Zweigelt
Zweigelt100%
Drinking Window Drink within the first year after bottling for maximum freshness
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre primary rock soils
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Selected steeply terraced vineyards throughout the Wachau valley
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Handpicked grapes are destemmed and crushed. Several hours of skin contact (maceration) before must separation. Fermented in stainless steel tanks. 2022 vintage characterized by wet April, hot summer, sunny October ripening period.
Certifications Sustainable Austria, Vegan Society
Tasting Notes
Nose: currants, strawberries, cloves, citrus
Palate: fruity, medium-bodied, refreshing acidity
Food Pairing shakshuka, greek salad with sheep's cheese, antipasti, fish platter with tzatziki, roast chicken with french fries, sauteed porcini, fried trout with vegetables, thai fish
Critics Ratings Falstaff: 90
Falstaff90
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2021 Technical Specifications
Region Wachau
Critics Ratings Falstaff: 90
Falstaff90
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Wachau
Critics Ratings Falstaff: 90
Falstaff90
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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