2020 Chardonnay
Sekt Austria Reserve

2020  Chardonnay
Sekt Austria Reserve
ÖTW - Österreichische Traditionsweingüter
Origin
Austria, Kamptal
Quality grade
Sekt Austria Reserve
Site
Ried Spiegel
Varietal
Chardonnay 100 % | 30 years
Soil
loess
loam

Cellar

Traditional bottle fermentation

Gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks. After the second fermentation in the bottle, the raw sparkling wine remains on the lees for at least 24 months to develop its creaminess.

Harvest
handpicked | beginning/september
handpicked | beginning/october
Disgorgement
warm | manual
Storage Time: 24 months
Riddling
manual
Bottling
natural cork

Data

Wine Type
sparkling wine | white | brut
Alcohol
13 %
Acid
7.2 g/l
Residual Sugar
5.1 g/l
Drinking Temperature
6 - 8 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2028

Awards

Falstaff
93

Wine Description

Bright golden-yellow with silver reflections and a fine, persistent mousse. Inviting nuances of yellow tropical fruit, a hint of apple and quince, with a floral touch. Juicy with charming stone fruit nuances, delicate acidity, and a mineral finish. Subtle blossom honey lingers on the aftertaste.

Tasting Notes

Light golden yellow, silver reflections, fine, persistent mousseux. Inviting nuances of yellow tropical fruit, a hint of apple and quince, floral touch. Juicy, charming pome fruit nuances, fine acidity structure, mineral on the finish, delicate blossom honey in the aftertaste.

Food Pairing

Fish, poultry - fried or grilled, pasta with seafood