Nose
Color: brilliant straw yellow
Smell: rich and complex on the nose; multifaceted aromas of citrus fruit, white pepper and herbs as well as a delicate smoky note
Taste: The wine’s elegance and perfect balance are the product of its remarkable structure and subtle texture, which give the wine its unmistakable character. Its extremely long finish is more than pleasant; it leaves its mark in memory as the supreme expression of a mineral terroir that is unique in the world.
Growing Conditions
After a snowy winter, spring brought a prolonged period of exceptionally dry weather. Low temperatures in March and April resulted in very late budbreak, which protected our vines from frost damage resulting from the numerous frosty nights in April. A cool and wet May ensured a good water supply for the vines. They began to blossom on the earliest and warmest sites at the end of May to the beginning of June, two weeks later than the long-term average. June was a month of high summer temperatures and little precipitation. As a result, fungal pressure in the vineyards remained very low. July, on the other hand, was marked by heavy precipitation and thunderstorms, which continued into August in places. The average daytime temperatures in August were not too high, which was extremely beneficial in terms of the fruit and vibrant acidity in the 2021 vintage.
On the earliest sites, the grape harvest began slightly late, on September 6, and the weather remained very good almost all the time.
Harvest
The 2021 grape harvest was somewhat smaller in volume. But from the beginning there were indications of a very exciting vintage.
Winemaking
Pressing: gentle whole cluster pressing; Clarification of the must: natural sedimentation;
Fermentation and maturation: slow fermantation in oak casks (12 hl); malolactic fermentation and ageing on the lees for 12 months in big wooden barrels
Assemblage: May 2023
Bottling date: August 10th, 2023
Aging
Cool storage at constant temperatures, high level of humidity and as little light as possible
Cellar temperature: 10 - 15 °C
Excellent ageing potential > 10 years
