Origin
Austria, Südsteiermark, Leutschach
Quality grade
Bio-Wein aus Österreich
Site
Ex vero III
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc 75 % | 33 years
2500 plants/ha | 2000 - 2500 liter/ha
Morillon 25 % | 22 - 30 years
2500 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south
Sea Level
400 - 500 m
Soil
brown earth
Kalkmergel
Kalkmergel
Vineyard Site
The vines of Ex vero III are rooted in our poorest soils and sites and the sunlight is strongest there. This always results in fully ripe fruit with a full flavour.
Weather / Climate
Climate
mediteranian, pannonic
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Sulfur Added
no
Mash Fermentation
complete destemming | Stems: 0 % | big oak barrel
Fermentation
spontaneous
Pre Clarification: no | Enzymes Used: no
large wooden barrel | 1200 - 2000 L | used barrel | 4 - 12 week(s)
Filter
unfiltered
Sulfur Added
no
Maturing
large wooden barrel | 1200 - 2000 L | used barrel | 18 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | end/august 2020
Deacidification
no
Acidification
no
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Certificates
Demeter
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
12 - 14 °C
Aging Potential
high (30 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2036
Winery
Small family-run winery in southern Styria - Austria. Lively wine with a natural expression and play of formed aromas in the wine.