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
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Nikolaigasse 3, 3512 Mautern, Wachau, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2732 829 01
Email
Owner
Familie Saahs
Cellarmaster
Nicolas Saahs