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