Origin
Austria, Wagram, Grossriedenthal
Quality grade
Bio-Wein aus Österreich
Site
Goldberg
Site Type
plateau
Varietal
Zweigelt 100 % | 31 - 41 years
3500 - 4000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south west
Sea Level
310 m
Soil
loess | large
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | middle/september
Grape Sorting
manual
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Sulfur Added
no
Mash Fermentation
complete destemming | Stems: 0 % | steel tank | 14 - 21 day(s) | temperature control: yes | 25 - 30 °C
Fermentation Process
pump over | 5 - 8 x day | Duration: 14 days
Filter
unfiltered
Maturing
acacia barrel | 2700 L | used barrel | 18 month(s)
Time on the Full Yeast
1 month(s)
Time on the Fine Yeast
17 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | beginning/march 2020
SO2 added: 15 mg
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
13 %
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Acid
5.5 g/l
Total Sulfur
< 40 mg
Certificates
vegan, organic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
15 - 17 °C
Aging Potential
10 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2021 - 2026
Wine Description
Not only white but also red varieties, specifically Zweigelt, thrive in our Goldberg vineyard. We dedicate a great deal of attention to this grape variety: we take a lot of trouble to thin out the clusters in order to harvest healthy, loose bunches and ripe fruit.
After 2 – 3 weeks of skin contact, this lively and assertive wine ages in ancient acacia barrels for 18 months. It is bottled unfiltered, with only a minimal sulphur addition. After benefiting from much love and care in the vineyard and plenty of air during the ageing period, this wine presents beautiful red berry fruitiness, refreshing acidity and enormous drinking pleasure – with class!
Winery
We love our village of Grossriedenthal. It is the origin and the home of our wines. The surrounding countryside is our little world in which we wine growers farm various different sites. Since 1976, organic farming has been the foundation of our activities today, with biodynamic winemaking becoming part of our philosophy in 2023. We might look back, sideways, but we always keep our sights on the future. With our trust in nature, the joy we feel when working in the vineyards and the passion for making something extraordinary out of our grapes, we are creating wines that say a lot about their origins and about us. Honest, authentic and full of life.
We are a member of OETW & Respekt BIODYN.