Chardonnay Leithaberg Dac 2023

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Austria
Gols, Burgenland

0.75L

13% Vol.

Grape variety: Chardonnay

Vinification: short maceration on the skins, spontaneous fermentation

Aging: 17 months in large oak casks and 500L barrels

Serving temperature: 10-12° C

Allergens: contiene solfiti

Heinrich's Leithaberg DAC 2023 is a Chardonnay that overwhelmed us with its expressive purity. Here the varietal takes a back seat; the territory speaks for itself thanks to a pure, dynamic, and super-mineral drink that embodies Gernot and Heike Heinrich's less is more philosophy: the most honest expression of the Austrian Burgenland.

The grapes come from the eastern slopes of the Leitha mountain, where a unique combination of limestone and slate soils is present. It is precisely this composition that endows the wine with fantastic saline minerality. In the cellar, the approach is strictly non-interventionist: after a brief maceration on the skins, fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts, and the wine ages for 17 months on the lees in large oak barrels (500 liters). Zero filtration, zero fining: pure elegance in a bottle.

The guiding word for the tasting is tension. On the nose, it is initially reserved but then opens up to clear chalky notes, fresh citrus like lime, and hints of lemon balm and wild herbs. With aeration, elegant nuances of apricot and peach emerge, along with a subtle hint of fresh butter from the perfectly integrated wood. Essentially: a taut, compact, and structured palate, with a pointed but perfectly integrated acidity. It concludes with a delightful saline and savoury persistence, making it exceptionally enjoyable and a high-level food wine.

Prodotto Biologico conforme al Reg.CE 848/18 - Certificato da IT BIO 018

From the producer

Heinrich Weingut

Heinrich is not just a winery, but the visionary project of Gernot and Heike Heinrich that has redefined the potential of the Austrian Burgenland, particularly in the area around Lake Neusiedl. Since the 1990s, the couple has stood out for a radical commitment to quality and sustainability, culminating in the complete adoption of Biodynamic agriculture (Demeter/Respekt certified).

The goal? To let the terroir speak without filters. Managing over 90 hectares divided between the calcareous and schist slopes of the Leithaberg and the gravelly soils of the Parndorfer plateau, Heinrich excels at giving voice to indigenous grape varieties such as Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, and St. Laurent, in addition to producing internationally renowned Chardonnay. Their philosophy is less is more: maximum care in the vineyard to obtain perfect grapes and zero compromises in the cellar.

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