Alexander Zahel

2024 Bio Carnuntum Weißburgunder Alte Reben

Carnuntum, Niederösterreich
100% Weißburgunder
White wine

This organic Pinot Blanc was hand harvested on August 28th in 2024 with a crisp acidity and only 12.5% potential ABV. It comes from Dolomiten sandstone and gravel soils with high amounts of iron in the ground. This terroir lends the wine a unique minimality that compliments the long lees aging and 65 year old vines. Tasting notes: creamy complex aromas like red apples and citrus fruit with fine texture from 12 months lees aging in 300l barrels. bone dry taste with crisp acidity and elegant fruity flavors with spicy notes. fruity and complex finish; Winemaking: whole bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation in 100% 300l Stockinger barrels and 12 months on the fine lees, minimal sulfuring and no filtration or fining before bottling;