Origin
Austria, Niederösterreich
Quality grade
Österreichischer Qualitätswein
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Pinot Noir | 11 years
Geografical Orientation
south, south west
Soil
lime | sub soil
gneiss | sub soil
loess | top soil
slate | sub soil
Vineyard Site
Ried Wechselberg in Strass
A hillside site on the eastern flank of the Straßertal valley, very rich in limestone.
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | end/october
Mash Fermentation
squashed | Stems: 0 % | big oak barrel | 500 - 2000 L | used barrel | 6 - 8 week(s)
Maturing
big oak barrel | 500 - 2000 L | used barrel
Bottling
screw cap
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13 %
Certificates
Sustainable Austria
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
8 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
15 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2005 - 2020
Tasting Notes
Karl Steininger:
Dark berries, cool spiciness on the nose. A cool aromatic profile runs through the entire spectrum, with ripe and very soft tannins, taut and structured all the way to the long and lingering finish.
20 years old and not even a bit tired.
19/20 points
Food Pairing
This wine pairs perfectly with dark meats and game dishes, as well as with cheese and dark chocolate. During the summer months, when served chilled, it is also ideal with various pasta dishes.
The vintage 2003
The first heatwave arrived shortly after Easter and lasted into the summer. An early harvest, in some cases as early as August. In September, the weather changed—cool temperatures set in, remaining dry with warm days and cool nights. This was the first hot vintage in which we could prove that high-quality red wine can also be produced in the Kamptal. Pinot Noir is made for cooler climates, which is exactly what brings out its finesse.