GRAPES: 60% WEISSBURGUNDER, 30% GRÜNER VELTLINER 5% WELSCHRIESLING, 5% MUSKATELLER
SKIN CONTACT: 5 DAYS
REGION: BURGENLAND, AUTSRIA
Producer information: After attending a viticultural high school in Klosterneuburg, Claus Preisinger gained experience abroad working in Californian vineyards, and then as a winemaker with Hans & Anita Nittnaus. In 2004, he was accepted into the renowned “Pannobile” association of wineries, and then in 2006 he converted his vineyards to biodynamic winegrowing. Claus has been using ambient yeasts since 2002 as well as little to no sulfites. The Preisinger wines are certified biodynamic, which he takes very seriously. His commitment to the environment and non-intervention winemaking shines through in his wines.
Vinification method: This white blend from one of our favorite Burgenland producers, Claus Preisinger, is grown on chalk and gravel ('kalk' and 'kiesel'), lending a gentle mineral imprint to this cuvée; the blend is pulled from multiple parcels. Biodynamically farmed and aged in large neutral barrels for 8 months, this white wine is an homage to the freshness and coolness possible in this windy lake-influenced region. Unfiltered, unfined, no added SO2.
Tasting notes: medium-bodied, elderflower, spring pea blossom, lemon peel, hay, bosc pear
Pairings: schnitzel with potato salad, paprika hendl
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