Varieties: Gemischter Satz is a wine from different grape varieties that are grown together on the one vineyard. The grapes are harvested and processed together. It’s the most traditional way of planting in Austria. Among the varieties in the Gemischter Satz are Chardonnay, Müller Thurgau, Welschriesling, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Frühroter Veltliner, Neuburger, Zierfandler, Rotgipfler, Scheurebe, Roter Veltliner, Grauer Vöslauer, Hietl Rote, Weisse Vöslauer and Silberweisse.
Selectively hand-harvested over several passes, at the end of October, from plots on chalky conglomerate soils. Given five hours of skin contact before gentle pressing without stems. Fermented in stainless steel with a combination of neutral and indigenous yeasts and given three months on full lees.
Alcohol: 12.5%; Residual sugar: 3.8g/L (dry); Acidity: 7.4 g/L
Tasting: Complex, ripe aromas of quince, yellow plum and citrus. White blossom and lovely peach. Then fruit purity on the palate with just a touch of apricot. Bright, lively and long.