Weingut Wohlmuth Sauvignon Blanc “Ried Phyllit”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The Ried Phyllite Sauvignon Blanc is grown on steep slopes (40-60%) in Paleozoic shale soils at altitudes of 400-540m.
- Weingut Wohlmuth engages in Eco-friendly vinification practices, using no herbicides or pesticides.
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Elaboration: Very late and selective hand-picking, 8 to 16 hours maceration, gentle and slow pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in used large wooden barrels. Matured on the yeast for 6 months.
Tasting Notes: Spicy, smoky, multi-layered aromas, complex, with strong terroir character.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Kitzeck im Sausal is a village that deserves high praise. That’s because it boasts the highest-in-elevation wine estates in Austria. But it takes more than a mountaintop to create great wine. It takes many generations of the Wohlmuth family who have been making 100% single-estate-grown wine here since 1803!