Origin
Austria, Burgenland
Quality grade
Leithaberg DAC
Site
Eisenstaedter single vineyard Golden Erd
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Neuburger | 27 - 42 years
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
180 - 220 m
Soil
calcareous | large
brown earth
humus | medium
coarse surface
Vineyard Site
This very special, small vineyard parcel is located within in the larger Ried Feiersteig. It was documented in the mountain ledgers of 1579 as the best vineyard parcel. This southeast-facing vineyard is characterised by pure, coarse-grained Leithakalk (Leitha shell limestone) with shallow humus cover. In this particularly meagre soil, the vines thrust their roots deep and produce grape bunches with small, aromatic grape berries. Cool breezes from the adjacent forest create a unique microclimate that lends wines depth, length and an inimitable aroma.
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | August 31
Fermentation
spontaneous
Maturing
oak barrel | 600 L | used barrel | 10 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork
900 x 0.75 L
36 x 1.5 L
6 x 3 L
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
13 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
6.2 g/l
Certificates
bio-organic, AT-BIO-402
Drinking Temperature
9 - 11 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2020 - 2038
Awards
The Wine Enthusiast
94
Falstaff
94
A la Carte
93
James Suckling
94
Wine Description
Interesting parsley, kohlrabi and leesy nose on this very youthful wine. Rather sleek body for the vintage, which makes it more animating than many other wines. It also has a structure that makes it built to last (even if the acidity is discreet). The chalky minerality will come out more with aging. (jamessuckling.com)