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.
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
Vineyard
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.
Origin
Austria, Südsteiermark, Leutschach
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
Harvest and Maturing
Harvest
handpicked | end/september
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Filter
unfiltered
Sulfur Added
no
Maturing
large wooden barrel | 1200 L | used barrel | 26 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | Dec. 4, 2023
Winery
Small family-run winery in southern Styria - Austria. Lively wine with a natural expression and play of formed aromas in the wine.