Personality

The top white cuvée of the domaine, made in tiny quantities from their oldest vines, with awesome structure and aging potential.

We are always curious to see what story Mechthild will tell us next or what mood we will find her in. She has a delicate but precise nature that amazes us every time. You meet a character who does not seek attention, but who is nevertheless very attractive. You want to surrender to her beauty and sophistication. She reacts with openness and direct honesty, but is still reserved and carefree. Let yourself be drawn to her elegant, enigmatic character. With every sip she makes you happier and wiser.

The head of the family and mother of the Gut Oggau vineyard. A resolute and strong elderly lady, who continues to guide the fortunes of the Burgenland clan and defies all of life’s trials and tribulations like a gnarled oak in a storm. Mechthild always has a ready ear, but constantly adheres to her principles. She is the “kind-hearted grandmother” of nostalgia that one trusts, but she can also be secretive and polarizing.

Region

The Burgenland wine region is located in eastern Austria, bordering Hungary to the east. It is one of Austria’s leading wine-producing areas and is known for its diverse range of high-quality wines. The region is characterized by a continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters, and a variety of soil types that contribute to the unique terroir of the wines produced there.

It also has a rich history and has made significant strides in improving the quality of its wines in recent years. The region’s commitment to sustainable and innovative winemaking practices has garnered international recognition for its unique and exceptional wines.

Vinification

Grapes are hand harvested and destemmed. Fermentation on skins spontaneously in bigger oak vats and painstakingly, carefully pressed on their more than 200 year old vertical press. Matured fir 2 years in old 500-liter barrels. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with zero addition of sulfur. Certified Organic & Biodynamic.

Ideal serving temperature 10ºC. 

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