Wild Wux

The grapes are sourced from Birgit’s top sites in Purbach: Edelgraben, Glaberintzer and Heide vineyards in the Leitha Mountains. The Pannonian climate, unique to this area has a continental influence that is moderated by Lake Neusiedl. The region has cold, wet winters, hot dry summers and a long mild autumn. High sunshine hours, cool nights and protection of the Leithaberg forests make the perfect microclimate to ripen grapes whilst maintaining good acidity. The soils are shell limestone and schist. Viticulture is biodynamic. The influence of Lake Neusiedl extends the vegetation period of the vines to 250 days a year. Vineyards are cultivated without pesticides, and herbs and flowers flourish between the vines. Yields are controlled and each soil and microclimate is matched with the most suitable variety and rootstock.

WINEMAKING: After hand-picking and sorting the grapes, fermentation takes place in an open oak fermenter with five weeks maceration. This is followed by eighteen months in small oak barrels before being bottled without fining or filtration.

TASTING NOTES: Intense and complex. On the nose, red berries, herbal spice and minerality. The palate is firm yet velvety.

WEBSITE: http://www.weingut-braunstein.at

This wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.