The cool vineyards of this far northern winegrowing village of the Südsteiermark are
known for long hang times that produce elegant wines with vegetal aromas, a nimble body and focused acidity.
The grapes were hand-picked in the first two weeks of October. After a maceration time of 18 hours, the grapes were gentle pressed and the juice was racked directly to stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels (30%), where it underwent a slow fermentation by indigenous yeasts. The wine was careful matured in the cellar for twelve months. While the village of Kitzeck-Sausal is predominantly dominated by slate soils, the vines for this wine grow on maritime coral limestone.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 12.5% volAcid: 5.5 g/l
Residual sugar: 1.1 g/l
CRITIC RATINGS
93 James SucklingThe nose reveals expressive white tropical fruit, with a touch of lychee and guava, with a mineral overtone. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and tense, with chalky minerality and a racy, subtle lime acidity and refreshing salty finish.
Pairs well with a range of fish dishes and shellfish.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Discover the wines of Weingut Lackner Tinnacker, based in the southern Austrian region of Steiermark on steep, challenging vineyards that provide optimum altitudes and perfect exposures for organic viticulture. Find out more.
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