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
13 %
Residual Sugar
1.3 g/l
Acid
4.8 g/l
Certificates
vegan
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
high
Optimum Drinking Year
2027 - 2034
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 | 29 years | single guyot
4000 plants/ha | 3100 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
203 - 238 m
Soil
mica schist | sub soil
loam | top soil
Weather / Climate
Climate
pannonic
Average Hours of Sun per Vintage
2102 hours
Average Rainfall Per Vintage
673 mm
Rainfall 2024
770 hours
Sunshine 2024
2201 hours
Harvest and Maturing
After selective hand harvesting, the whole, uncrushed grapes were pressed particularly slowly and gently. The resulting must was allowed to settle for only a few hours (sedimentation) before being transferred into oak barrels intended for fermentation and maturation. Both alcoholic fermentation and natural malolactic fermentation took place in these barrels.
The wine matured for a total of 12 months on the full lees in the fermentation barrels, followed by a further 6 months on the fine lees in small stainless steel tanks. To preserve as much of the wine’s natural character as possible without “clouding” future enjoyment, the young wine underwent only a light clarifying filtration prior to bottling.
Harvest
handpicked
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Fermentation
spontaneous
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
Time on the Full Yeast
11 month(s)
Product Codes
Prüfnummer
N20625/25
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.