Origin
Austria, Burgenland
Quality grade
Leithaberg DAC
Site
Eisenstaedter single vineyard Golden Erd
Normal Classification
Riedenwein
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Neuburger | 43 - 53 years
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
180 - 220 m
Soil
calcareous | large
brown earth
humus | medium
coarse surface
Vineyard Site
This very special, small vineyard parcel is located within in the larger Ried Feiersteig. It was documented in the mountain ledgers of 1579 as the best vineyard parcel. This southeast-facing vineyard is characterised by pure, coarse-grained Leithakalk (Leitha shell limestone) with shallow humus cover. In this particularly meagre soil, the vines thrust their roots deep and produce grape bunches with small, aromatic grape berries. Cool breezes from the adjacent forest create a unique microclimate that lends wines depth, length and an inimitable aroma.
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | August 31
Fermentation
spontaneous
Maturing
oak barrel | 600 L | used barrel | 9 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | 6 x 3 L
natural cork | 1810 x 0.75 L
natural cork | 30 x 1.5 L
Data
Wine Type
still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
12.5 %
Residual Sugar
1.1 g/l
Acid
5.8 g/l
Certificates
bio-organic, AT-BIO-402
Drinking Temperature
9 - 11 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2042
Awards
Falstaff
93
A la Carte
95
Jancis Robinson
15
Meininger Verlag
94
Wine Description
Russet pear peel, hay flower, spruce and wet earth subtly combine into an intriguing, appetizing nose. The palate comes in with an unexpected but delightful lemon brightness that highlights that aromatic edge of conifer. The texture has a phenolic grip that is reminiscent of chewed apple pip with a rather pleasant edge of bitterness. This is rich in feel, making it a great wine for the dinner table.
Food Pairing
hearty dishes with poultry and fish, also with spicy sauces, hard cheese