Origin
Austria, Burgenland
Quality grade
Leithaberg DAC
Site
Eisenstaedter single vineyard Oberberg
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Neuburger | 32 - 47 years
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
180 - 220 m
Soil
calcareous
coarse surface
humus
brown earth
Vineyard Site
The monopoly site Ried Oberberg is characterised by sandstone-like Leithakalk and its cool, south-east exposed location. The 40-year-old vines give the grapes an unmistakable character. This results in a subtle-looking Neuburger full of puristic complexity and a taut finish.
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | September 18
Fermentation
spontaneous
Maturing
oak barrel | 600 L | used barrel | 18 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | 1214 x 0.75 L
31 x 1.5 L
6 x 3 L
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
12.5 %
Residual Sugar
1.8 g/l
Acid
5 g/l
Certificates
bio-organic, AT-BIO-402
Drinking Temperature
9 - 11 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2025 - 2043
Awards
Falstaff
96
Gault Millau
96
A la Carte
95
James Suckling
93
Wine Description
This is brimming with aromas of star fruit, persimmons and yellow pears, plus some sweet spices and honey. It’s medium- to full-bodied and creamy, with mineral freshness underneath. Drink now or hold. (jamessuckling.com)
Food Pairing
hearty dishes with poultry and fish, also with spicy sauces, hard cheese