2022
Old vines
Riesling
Appealing aroma of stone fruit and herbs. Lots of structure and nice balance. A Riesling with a fine blade and nice storage potential.
Soil
420 - 580 metres above sea level. The south and southwest facing vineyards are dominated by red slate.
Reviews
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Vineyards
This wine comes from two preferred vineyards within the traditional wine-growing village of Kitzeck im Sausal. These were planted out in 1986 and 1989.
Vinification
Fermented spontaneously in used large wooden barrels and steel tanks. Bottled after 11 months of storage.
12.5% vol.
Alcohol
2.3g/l
Residual sugar
7.0g/l
Acid
Every local wine from Southern Styria is unique and only the most characteristic vineyards are considered for it. The character of the Sausal unfolds from our local wines.
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