Grauburgunder Reserve 2021
QWt Burgenland, Salzl Seewinkelhof, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Grauburgunder |
| Producer: | Salzl |
| Origin: | Austria / Burgenland / Neusiedlersee |
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Description
Delightful ripe fruit notes underpinned with fine roasted aromas on the nose, discreet meadow honey notes, some pear and ripe apple, almond, a hint of bourbon vanilla, pleasant vegetal notes of cloves and acacia blossom, the fine citrus notes give a nice fresh kick, juniper berry, discreet caramel notes. Dense, powerful yet pleasantly fresh minerality on the palate, elegant yet powerful, crisp, ripe stone fruit again, hazelnut, fine toasted white bread aromas, honeyed fruit, juicy, subtle grapefruit notes come through pleasantly, baked apple and great herbal spice. Lingers wonderfully long on the palate and impresses with its finesse, salty minerality and wonderful melting. The Pinot Gris from Burgenland is a great food companion that is also a pleasure to drink on its own!
Attributes
| Origin: | Austria / Burgenland / Neusiedlersee |
| Grape variety: | Grauburgunder |
| Ripening potential: | 1 to 9 years after harvest |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Smoked fish, Fish terrine, Succulent chicken breast with cream sauc, Asparagus specialities |
| Vinification: | fermentation in wooden barrel |
| Harvest: | strict selection |
| Maturation: | in new barriques, bâtonnage |
| Volume: | 14.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Salzl
The Austrian winery Salzl Seewinkelhof is located in Illmitz, surrounded by the picturesque lakes and plains of the Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel National Park in Burgenland. A good hour’s drive from Vienna lies this family winery that also provides comfortable 4-star accommodation in an attached guesthouse with a pool.
The history of the winery dates back to 1840. Josef Salzl restructured the winery in the 1980s, focusing on the production of high-quality red wines and thus laying the foundation for today’s success. Since 2005, his son Christoph has also been fully involved in the operation of the winery. He is taking over the business step by step in order to continue the family tradition. Three generations are currently working hand in hand to produce authentic wines with the greatest passion and care according to the motto “enjoyment and joie de vivre”.
Grauburgunder
The aromas of the forest
Pinot gris is, like the Pinot blanc, a colour mutation of Pinot noir. All three have the same genetic profile. On occasion, red, grey, pink and white, berries can be observed on the same vine stock. Some are even striped! The best Pinot grises introduce themselves opulently with ripe peach and apricot aromas, slightly woody notes and a bit of smoke. These characteristics are presented, for example, in examples from Alsace, Grauburgunders from Germany, or the representatives from Valais, where the grapes are erroneously referred to as Malvoisie. In Italy, Pinot grigio from South Tyrol and Friuli win out. Wines from this variety are great culinary companions. They get along superbly with autumnal dishes such as risotto with mushrooms or chestnuts.
Burgenland
Burgenland: Reds, sweets and other wonders
Burgenland is often referred to in Austria as the new wine world. In fact, wines – with exceptions like the nobly sweet Ruster Ausbruch – were almost entirely unknown here 20 years ago. Today, the most substantial red wines in Austria mature here. And the sweet wine scene is also stronger than ever before. Even the whites – for instance, in the Leitha Mountains – are on the upswing. The basis for this wine wonder are the various terroirs that overlay the land in a complex patchwork.
Austria
Austria – Sumptuous culture, accessible to all
Austria is characterized by unbelievable topographical diversity. A flat steppe in the east, forests and hills in the Alpine regions, wetlands and Mediterranean landscapes in the south. This in addition to a rich tradition and even greater love. It’s no surprise that the Romans found joy on this patch of Earth and cultivated wine growing. Austrian wine is not abundant, but it is high quality.
