2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories 116 kcal / glass
150ml glass116 kcal
750ml bottle580 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre primary rock and calcareous loess
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The wine received a long, otherwise unspecified maturation in oak. The mandatory ingredient declaration lists grapes, tartaric- and malic-acid regulators, carboxymethylcellulose stabilizer and sulfites; it was bottled under protective atmosphere.
Tasting Notes Ripe cherry, redcurrant and wild strawberry with spicy and mineral nuances; taut and elegant palate with fine-grained tannins, clear fruit, freshness and length.
Food Pairing Roast lamb, mushroom dishes, classic Austrian cuisine, Mediterranean meat dishes and Asian-inspired dishes.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre primary rock on terraced sites; calcareous loess on level sites
Sites Vineyards on both the right and left banks of the Danube, including dry-stone-walled terraces and level sites
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank and open vat
Barrel Size 300
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The low-yield Pinot Noir was processed in two lots or picking passes. One lot was vinified in stainless steel with automated punchdown; the other was foot-crushed and fermented in a vat with manual punchdown. Skin contact was approximately 7 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and approximately 18 months in new and used 300-litre oak. Recommended serving temperature is approximately 18°C.
Certifications Sustainable Austria, certification 909033
Tasting Notes Open and complex; spicy notes with ripe cherry, redcurrant and wild strawberry; taut, firm, structured, dense and elegant, with silky tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Austrian roast beef with onions, roast lamb shank, mushroom-and-potato dishes, bistecca Fiorentina, ossobuco, Peking duck, glazed pork belly and seared Wagyu beef.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre primary rock on lower stone-walled terrace slopes at weissenkirchen; lime-rich loess at rossatz-arnsdorf and mautern
Harvest Dates Beginning of October 2021
Sites Vineyards surrounding Weissenkirchen, supplemented by small lots from Rossatz-Arnsdorf and Mautern on the Danube's south bank
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank and open barrel
Barrel Size 300
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 19°C · 66°F
Production Details The producer reports generally low yields of about 4,000 kg/ha. The grapes were vinified in two lots with approximately 15% juice extraction: one in stainless steel with gentle pumping and the other foot-worked and fermented in an open barrel with manual cap work. Skin contact was approximately 7 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and 18 months in used 300-litre oak. The wine was considered capable of ageing for 5–8 years.
Tasting Notes Spicy liquorice, tobacco, black pepper, ripe sour cherry, redcurrant and wild strawberry; firm, structured, taut and elegant palate with silky tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Pasta, pizza, veal, beef, lamb, fuller-flavoured cheese, Austrian roast beef with onions, mushroom-and-potato dishes, bistecca Fiorentina, ossobuco, Peking duck, glazed pork belly and seared Wagyu beef.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre primary rock on terraced sites; calcareous loess on level sites
Sites Vineyards on the right and left banks of the Danube, including dry-stone-walled terraces and level sites
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank and open vat
Barrel Size 300
Production Details The very low-yield Pinot Noir was processed in two lots. One was vinified in stainless steel with gentle pumpovers; the other was foot-crushed and fermented in a vat with manual punchdown. Skin contact was approximately 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and approximately 18 months in new and used 300-litre oak. Recommended serving temperature was approximately 18°C.
Tasting Notes Open and complex, with spicy notes, ripe cherry, redcurrant and wild strawberry; taut, firm, structured, dense and elegant, with silky tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Austrian roast beef with onions, roast lamb shank, mushroom-and-potato dishes, bistecca Fiorentina, ossobuco, Peking duck, glazed pork belly and seared Wagyu beef.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Wachau
Soil Meagre primary rock on terraced sites; calcareous loess on level sites
Sites Vineyards on the right and left banks of the Danube, including dry-stone-walled terraces and level sites
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank and open vat
Barrel Size 300
Production Details The very low-yield Pinot Noir was processed in two lots. One was vinified in stainless steel with gentle pumpovers; the other was foot-crushed and fermented in a vat with manual punchdown. Skin contact was approximately 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and approximately 18 months in new and used 300-litre oak. Recommended serving temperature was approximately 19°C.
Tasting Notes Open and complex, with spicy notes, ripe cherry, redcurrant and wild strawberry; taut, firm, structured, dense and elegant, with silky tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Pasta, grilled or roasted beef or veal, lamb and mildly spiced cheeses.
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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