Chardonnay 2019
100% hand harvested organic Chardonnay grapes from Burgenland, Austria.
Vineyard owned by Julius Hafner. Chardonnay vines were planted in 1995 in the town of Mönchhof, east of lake Neusiedl. They have been farmed organically since 2007. Harvested at very high acidity and average sugar content.
Vinification
Grapes were transported cold, direct from harvest, for vinification in Fiskars Village, Finland. 50% cool skin contact for two days, 50% direct press to stainless steel. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast. No sulphites added and <10 mg/l free and total sulphites present in laboratory tests. Unfined, unfiltered and suitable for vegans.
pH 3.66
Free Sulphites mg/l: < 10
Total Sulphites mg/l: < 10
TA g/l 9.0
ALC Vol% 11
Sugar g/l 0.3
Tasting notes
Sesame seed, pear and guava on the nose. Intense acidity with a fresh spritz on the palate. Would pair great with pork belly bao or Thai BBQ.