Wine Description
As the name suggests: a colour-rich, piquant and “teaish” (a tea-note) wine. Despite the low level of alcohol of 12% the wine unfolds its full body on the palate. This wine is best not enjoyed too cool.
Orange oil, clove, sherry notes, honey. Dry, not overly heavy but intense.
Wine Type
still wine | orange | dry
Alcohol
12 %
Residual Sugar
0.3 g/l
Acid
0.3 g/l
Total Sulfur
< 20 mg
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
14 - 16 °C
Aging Potential
high
Optimum Drinking Year
2023 - 2033
Vineyard
Origin
Austria, Wagram
Quality grade
Wein aus Österreich mit Sorte und Jahrgang
Site
Vineyard selection
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Roter Veltliner 100 % | 32 - 37 years
3500 plants/ha | 4500 - 5000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south east, south
Sea Level
250 - 300 m
Soil
loess
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental
Harvest and Maturing
Harvest
handpicked
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mash Fermentation
destemmed and squashed | Stems: 0 % | open fermentation vat | 14 day(s) | temperature control: yes | 19 - 20 °C
Fermentation Process
manual punch down | 3 x day | Duration: 14 days
Filter
unfiltered
Sulfur Added
no
Maturing
small oak barrel | 225 L | used barrel | 46 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork
SO2 added: 15 mg
Winery
The Eschenhof Holzer winery is located in Großriedenthal, in the Wagram wine region. Here the innovative wine maker, Arnold Holzer, draws on the unique bounty of nature, with a great deal of creativity, a distinctive style and a sense for delicious creations.