Origin
Austria, Kamptal, Langenlois
Quality grade
Sekt Austria Reserve
Site
Ried Thal
Site Type
terraces
Varietal
Weißburgunder 100 % | 30 years
Geografical Orientation
south
Sea Level
230 - 279 m
Soil
loess | sub soil
loam | sub soil
black earth
Vineyard Site
It is a pure loess site. The soil consists of deep black earth derived from loess, which has been altered by colluvial processes on the sloping south-facing hillside. Colluvially influenced loess tends to be more clayey, meaning finer-grained and often less calcareous.
Cellar
Traditional bottle fermentation
The grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The base wine is then aged for six months in small used oak barrels. After the second fermentation in the bottle, the wine remains on the lees for at least 24 months – lending it structure, depth, and an elegant creaminess. The focus of the vinification lies in expressing the varietal character with clarity and precision.
Harvest
handpicked | middle/september
handpicked | middle/october
Disgorgement
warm | manual
Storage Time: 42 months
Riddling
manual
Bottling
natural cork
Data
Wine Type
Sparkling wine | white | dry
Alcohol
13 %
Acid
4.5 g/l
Residual Sugar
2.3 g/l
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
6 - 8 °C
Aging Potential
3 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2021 - 2024
Awards
Falstaff
92
Wine Description
Bright yellow-green colour, silver reflections, fine mousseux. Delicately nutty pear fruit, delicate hint of mango, inviting bouquet. Powerful, sweet texture, fine herbal spice, mineral on the finish, honey and yellow tropical fruit in the aftertaste.
Tasting Notes
Karl Steininger: The Burgunder sparkling wines are distinguished by their smooth elegance in the glass. They present a consistent profile from start to finish, with subtle white bread aromas and a clear structure, making them an ideal food companion.
After giving it some air, it develops even more silkiness in the glass while maintaining a firm finish.
Best opened and allowed to breathe a few hours in advance.
18/20 points
Food Pairing
Fresh cheese (goat, sheep), roasted poultry and to go with various asparagus dishes
Facts
Bottled for sparkling: 06/18 – 42 months on the lees Disgorged: 12/21