Origin
Austria, Südsteiermark, Leutschach
Quality grade
natural wine
Site
Ex vero III
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc 85 % | 37 years
2500 plants/ha | 1500 - 2500 liter/ha
Morillon 15 % | 26 - 34 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
Fermentation
spontaneous
large wooden barrel | 1200 L | used barrel
Filter
unfiltered
Maturing
large wooden barrel | 1200 L | used barrel | 16 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | middle/february 2025
Deacidification
no
Acidification
no
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
12.5 %
Residual Sugar
0.2 g/l
Certificates
Demeter
Drinking Temperature
12 - 14 °C
Aging Potential
high (30 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2028 - 2040
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.
Der Jahrgang 2023 war für uns Winzer einer Herausforderung, aufgrund der vielen Niederschläge und der Feuchtigkeit. Dementsprechend klein war die Ernte. Die Weine aus solchen jahren zeigen immer eine schlankere Struktur mit lebendiger Frische und Säure.