Origin
Austria, Südsteiermark, Leutschach
Quality grade
Demeter-Wein aus Österreich
Site
Ex vero III
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc 45 % | 35 years
2500 plants/ha | 2000 - 2500 liter/ha
Morillon 55 % | 24 - 32 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 | end/september
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Sulfur Added
no
Fermentation
spontaneous
large wooden barrel | 1200 L | used barrel
Filter
unfiltered
Maturing
large wooden barrel | 1200 L | used barrel | 26 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | Dec. 4, 2023 | 1500 bottles | Lot Number: L052024
Deacidification
no
Acidification
no
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
12.5 %
Certificates
Demeter
Drinking Temperature
12 - 14 °C
Aging Potential
high (30 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2026 - 2038
Wine Description
The vines of Ex vero III are rooted in our poorest soils and locations. This is the top part of the vinyard where mainly Opok (chalky Marl) is dominat and where the sunlight is strongest. This always results in fully ripe fruit with a full complex flavor and textur.
Winery
Small family-run winery in southern Styria - Austria. Lively wine with a natural expression and play of formed aromas in the wine.