2023 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window Drink now or store to mature for 2–3 years
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre primary rock soils
Sites Vineyards throughout the Wachau valley, mainly on the southern bank of the Danube around Rossatz-Arnsdorf
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details Vineyard work followed sustainable and increasingly organic principles without insecticides or herbicides. The grapes were hand-picked, carefully selected, pressed in a pneumatic tank press, fermented under controlled temperature and aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Medium-bodied, tropical and juicy; green pepper, gooseberry, lemongrass and subtle wildflowers, with green fruit, tropical elegance, minerality and refreshing acidity
Food Pairing Sour beef; smoked trout; carp with root vegetables; fresh salad with creamy sheep cheese; fish antipasti; ricotta ravioli; Thai som tam; or Indian paneer tikka

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
Total Acidity 7.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window Drink now or store to mature for 2–3 years
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre primary rock soils
Sites Vineyards throughout the Wachau valley, mainly on the southern bank of the Danube around Rossatz-Arnsdorf
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details Vineyard work followed sustainable and increasingly organic principles without insecticides or herbicides. The grapes were hand-picked, carefully selected, pressed in a pneumatic tank press, fermented under controlled temperature and aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Medium-bodied, tropical and juicy; green pepper, gooseberry, lemongrass and subtle wildflowers, with green fruit, tropical elegance, minerality and refreshing acidity
Food Pairing Sour beef; smoked trout; carp with root vegetables; fresh salad with creamy sheep cheese; fish antipasti; ricotta ravioli; Thai som tam; or Indian paneer tikka
Critics Ratings 90

Producer Information

Address
Dürnstein 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2711 371
Owner
Domäne Wachau Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Heinz Frischengruber

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