Wine Description

The Ried Tatschler vineyard, first documented in 1570, is among the most renowned and outstanding white wine sites in Burgenland. This sheltered basin site lies to the east of Großhöflein. Thanks to its southeast orientation, the vines benefit from early morning sunshine. In the evening, cooler air from the nearby forest helps preserve the wine’s freshness and fruit. The dominant crystalline bedrock with a light layer of limestone provides the foundation for this powerful yet delicately spicy Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc)

Tasting Notes

Bright yellow-green with silver reflections. Subtle notes of white nougat, fine herbal spice, and yellow pear fruit, underpinned by a mineral foundation. Juicy, elegant and light-footed on the palate, with delicate nuances of white stone fruit, balanced and layered with hints of citrus zest. Saline finish, already well-developed. Tasted by Peter Moser for Falstaff.

Food Pairing

A refined companion for delicate fish dishes, light meats or sophisticated vegetable cuisine. Its structure and subtle spiciness pair especially well with creamy textures and gentle roasted flavours. Recipe idea: Pan-seared pike-perch with leeks and white wine foam. Thanks to its complex, mineral-driven structure, this wine will offer great drinking pleasure for many years to come. We recommend serving it in a large white wine glass (Burgundy-style).

Wine Type

Still wine | white | dry

Alcohol

12.5 %

Residual Sugar

1.2 g/l

Acid

5.1 g/l

Certificates

vegan

Allergens

sulfites

Drinking Temperature

10 - 12 °C

Aging Potential

high

Optimum Drinking Year

2026 - 2033

Award

A la Carte

Falstaff

Vinous Media

Vineyard

Vineyard Site

The Ried Tatschler, first mentioned in documents in 1570, is a sheltered basin east of Großhöflein. It is 12.8 hectares in size and faces southeast. The vines are exposed to the sun early in the morning, which causes the berries to dry quickly after rainfall or dew. This means that the grapes can remain on the vines for a long time in the autumn without being exposed to the risk of noble rot setting in too early. The steep, wooded slope above the Ried Tatschler brings cooler air masses into the vineyards in the evening hours, thus cooling them down and preserving a fruity acid structure in the wines. The vineyards in the Ried Tatschler extend from 203 to 238 meters above sea level and have slopes of up to 26 degrees. The crystalline primary rock that forms the core of the Leitha Mountains is exposed in the Ried Tatschler. The soil is of medium depth (23 percent clay) and has a light layer of lime (9 to 18 percent lime) and a good water supply. Together with a light layer of lime (9 to 18 percent lime), these conditions form the basis for spicy, powerful white wines.

Origin

Austria, Burgenland, Leithaberg, Grosshöflein

Quality grade

Leithaberg DAC

Site

Ried Tatschler

Normal Classification

Riedenwein

Site Type

hillside

Varietal

Weißburgunder | 28 years

3100 liter/ha

Geografical Orientation

south east

Sea Level

203 - 238 m

Soil

slate

lime

loam

Weather / Climate

Climate

pannonic

Average Hours of Sun per Vintage

2102 hours

Average Rainfall Per Vintage

673 mm

Rainfall 2023

786 hours

Sunshine 2023

2084 hours

Vintage description

The 2023 vintage began with a cool, rainy spring, which ensured slow, even development of the vines. The summer was moderately warm with sufficient moisture, largely avoiding drought stress. A sunny, stable autumn enabled a late, selective harvest under ideal conditions. The grapes presented themselves aromatically, freshly, and perfectly balanced. 2023 is considered a classic, very harmonious vintage with clear fruit and elegant structure.

Harvest and Maturing

After the selective hand-picking, the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed. In order to release as many ingredients as possible from the skins, the fresh juice is left on the skins for a day. This is followed by a particularly slow and gentle pressing. The must obtained is only left to settle for a few hours (sedimentation) before it is filled into the oak barrels intended for fermentation and maturation. In these, fermentation and malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. The entire maturation period is 11 months on the full yeast without the addition of sulphur. The wine is only drawn off the mother yeast and lightly sulphurized shortly before bottling. In order to preserve as much of the wine's natural character as possible without "clouding" future enjoyment, the young wine is only subjected to a light, clarifying filtration during bottling.

Harvest

handpicked | September 13

Grape Sorting

manual

Malolactic Fermentation

yes

Fermentation

spontaneous

Pre Clarification: yes | soft

oak barrel | 500 L | used barrel

Skin Contact

24 hour(s)

Filter

layer filtration | coarse

Sulfur Added

yes

Maturing

oak barrel | 500 L | used barrel | 11 month(s)

Batonnage: yes

Time on the Full Yeast

11 month(s)

Bottling

natural cork | Aug. 21, 2024 | 558 x 0.75 L | Lot Number: L N19834/24

natural cork | Aug. 21, 2024 | 30 x 1.5 L | Lot Number: L N19834/24

Product Codes

Prüfnummer

N19834/24

EAN

9120041300561

EAN / carton 6

9120041300578

Winery

The Wagentristl winery in Burgenland, in the Leithaberg region, is a family-run business with a long tradition. Generations of the family combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to produce high-quality wines full of character. The diversity of grape varieties and the special terroir of the Leithaberg are reflected in elegant and authentic wines that stand for quality and closeness to nature.