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