Wine Description
The Orange/Natural version of the Neuburger 2016 was allowed to spend the entire fermentation on the mash. The wine was then aged and matured in 400l wooden barrels. Without any additives, i.e. also without sulphur, the wine was then stored in stainless steel tanks for another 6 months after 18 months in wooden barrels.
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
13 %
Residual Sugar
0.8 g/l
Acid
4.9 g/l
Certificates
organic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
14 - 16 °C
Aging Potential
medium (6 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2022
Vineyard
Origin
Austria, Kremstal
Quality grade
Österreichischer Landwein
Site
Vineyard Selection
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Neuburger 100 % | 56 years
3500 - 4000 plants/ha | 4000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south
Sea Level
340 m
Soil
loess
Harvest and Maturing
Harvest
handpicked | beginning/october
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mash Fermentation
squashed | Stems: 100 % | open fermentation vat | 2 - 18 week(s) | 100 %
Filter
unfiltered
Sulfur Added
no
Maturing
small wooden barrel | 400 L | used barrel | 18 month(s)
Time on the Full Yeast
18 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | beginning/may 2018
Deacidification
no
Acidification
no
Winery
In 2005 Alexander Zöller staked everything on one card and acquired half an acre of vineyards in Lower Austria’s Krems valley. Over the years other plots were added and today he owns 7 hectares of vineyards which are cultivated organically. Emphasis lies on the detailled representation of the terroir and the different grape varieties. Gruner Veltliner sets the tone, Riesling, Roter Veltliner and Zweigelt complete the varietial range. They all share a carefully considered and deliberate vinification which represents the vintage without embellishment. Rough edges and individual expressions are gladly accepted.