GRAPES: (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay)
SKIN CONTACT: 2 weeks
REGION: STYRIA, AUSTRIA
Producer information: Franz Strohmeier is a very philosophical winemaker – always making the decisions that expresses his terroir in the most natural way. He is constantly tinkering with his 8-hectares of vines to find better and more natural methods. An example most recently was his use of whey (the liquid part of milk produced in cheese production) to spray his grapes, instead of copper sulfate. He has some portion of his grapes growing wild, without pruning, that produce very small intensely flavored grapes.
Vinification method: The grapes are fermented with the skins for three weeks, and are then blended and directly pressed. The wine is then aged in wooden barrels for 8 months. No sulphur is ever added.
Tasting notes: sour peaches, ripe grapefruit, bright minerality
Pairing: Grilled trout
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