The soil of this single vineyard is different than any other site on our estate and similar to Chateau Petrus in Pomerol. Situated on a rise of marine deposits 300 m above sea level this exposed soil decomposed over the ages to create sandy clay.

This soil produces an extremely potent wine, but is difficult to work. Necessary plowing can be done only during certain periods, when it is neither too dry nor too wet.

This vineyard, although perfectly suited for red wine, bears old Grüner Veltliner vines that produce wines with a unique weight, concentration, and extract sweetness. The altitude of the vineyard contributes to good acidity in the late harvest wines.

In 2000 we succeeded with the help of Botrytis to literally get some hundred pounds of shriveled berries by literally picking them out of the grapes. 36 hours of continous gently pressing followed by a fermentation in 300l new Austrian oak casks. The wine stayed in oak for at least 18 months.

Alk: 11%

Tasting notes:

A bouquet of boiled peaches, dried apricots, vanilla and toasty aromas of toffee, nuts and, a hint peppery spice that instantly remind of the variety, velvety and silky on the palate, rich texture, again exotic fruits.

Very powerful with immense amounts of extract and good acidity supporting a balanced structure, showing again varietal character on the middle palate, incredibly long and elegant finish