Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Gruner Veltliner
Gruner Veltliner100%
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Clay, Loess, And paragneiss
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Im Weingebirge and surrounding parcels, Mautern
Vine Age average 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 6 months
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size 2,000-12,000 litre foudres
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Closure Screw Cap
Production Volume 95,000 bottles
Bottles95,000
Production Details Federspiel classification (11.5-12.5% alcohol). Harvested manually across Mautern. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in Austrian oak vats, followed by 6 months aging in large old Austrian oak foudres (2,000-12,000 litres). Demeter-certified biodynamic production. From vines averaging 50 years old.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes
Nose: olives, fennel, spiced pears, papayas, biscuit dough, lemon curd, ripe apple
Palate: juicy, salty, supple, creamy, crystalline, crunchy, bright, fresh, clean-cut
Food Pairing salads, green vegetables, light fish dishes, Asian cuisine
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 92
James Suckling92
Vinous91
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Gruner Veltliner
Gruner Veltliner100%
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Clay, Loess, And paragneiss
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Im Weingebirge and surrounding parcels, Mautern
Vine Age average 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 6 months
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size 2,000-12,000 litre foudres
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Closure Screw Cap
Production Volume 95,000 bottles
Bottles95,000
Production Details Federspiel classification (11.5-12.5% alcohol). Harvested manually across Mautern. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in Austrian oak vats, followed by 6 months aging in large old Austrian oak foudres (2,000-12,000 litres). Demeter-certified biodynamic production. From vines averaging 50 years old.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes
Nose: olives, fennel, spiced pears, papayas, biscuit dough, lemon curd, ripe apple
Palate: juicy, salty, supple, creamy, crystalline, crunchy, bright, fresh, clean-cut
Food Pairing salads, green vegetables, light fish dishes, Asian cuisine
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 92
James Suckling92
Vinous91
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties Gruner Veltliner
Gruner Veltliner100%
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Clay, Loess, And paragneiss
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Im Weingebirge and surrounding parcels, Mautern
Vine Age average 40 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 6 months
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size 2,000-12,000 litre foudres
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Federspiel classification (11.5-12.5% alcohol). Harvested manually. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in Austrian oak vats, followed by aging in large old Austrian oak casks until April of the following year. Demeter-certified biodynamic production. From vines averaging 40 years old.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes
Nose: stony, mineral, savory, saline, subtle yeast, sun-warmed hay
Palate: fresh, savory, intense, structured, salty, lemon, pithy, bone-dry
Food Pairing salads, green vegetables, light fish dishes, Asian cuisine
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt): 91
Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt)91
James Suckling91
Vinous90
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Gruner Veltliner
Gruner Veltliner100%
Drinking Window 2021-2045
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Clay, Loess, And paragneiss
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Im Weingebirge and surrounding parcels, Mautern
Vine Age average 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 6 months
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size 2,000-12,000 litre foudres
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Closure Screw Cap
Production Volume 95,000 bottles
Bottles95,000
Production Details Federspiel classification (11.5-12.5% alcohol). Harvested manually. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in Austrian oak vats, followed by 6 months aging in large old Austrian oak foudres (2,000-12,000 litres). Demeter-certified biodynamic production since 1971. No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical treatments used. Previously labelled as 'Im Weingebirge', the 2020 vintage was released without single-vineyard designation under the name 'Aus den Gärten'.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes
Nose: white pepper, chick peas, fresh green beans, intense, aromatic, deep, precise, focused, ripe fruit
Palate: apple ring, dried pear, salty, piquant, mineral, mouth-filling, herbal depth, pithy
Food Pairing salads, green vegetables, light fish dishes, Asian cuisine
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt): 92
Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt)92
James Suckling (Stuart Pigott)91
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Primary rock topped with humus or gravel, Eroded primary rock
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Vom Stein vineyard, Mautern
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 146 months
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size large oak cask
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date Jun 2019
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details 12 years maturation in large old Austrian oak cask (bottled June 2019). Federspiel classification (11.5-12.5% alcohol). Biodynamic, Demeter-certified production. Low intervention winemaking with natural fermentation.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes
Nose: caramel, leathery, feral, concentrated fruit, crystalline, stony
Palate: crystalline, refined, pure, complex, concentrated, structured, tannic, mouth-watering, tensioned
Food Pairing shellfish, crab, lobster, seafood
Critics Ratings Stephan Reinhardt / Wine Advocate: 98 Points
Stephan Reinhardt / Wine Advocate98 Points
2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Classification Federspiel
Region Wachau
Soil Primary rock topped with humus or gravel
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Vom Stein vineyard, Mautern
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 146 months
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size large oak cask
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details 12 years maturation in large old Austrian oak cask. Federspiel classification (11.5-12.5% alcohol). Biodynamic, Demeter-certified production.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes
Nose: dried apple, pear, peach, stone, mineral, subtle flint
Palate: full-bodied, layered, dried fruit, persistent, subtle, focused
Food Pairing shellfish, crab, lobster, seafood
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 96
James Suckling96
Wine Enthusiast98
Producer Information
Website
Address
Nikolaigasse 3, 3512 Mautern, Wachau, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2732 829 01
Email
Owner
Familie Saahs
Cellarmaster
Nicolas Saahs