COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc, Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Kapitel Zwei
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kapitel Zwei is an exciting natural wine project based in the Niederösterreich region of Austria, spearheaded by winemaker Chris Sciacca. The estate is dedicated to low-intervention, biodynamic farming and cellar practices, aiming to produce wines that are vibrant, expressive, and deeply reflective of their terroir. 'Alibi' represents a creative departure from traditional Austrian blends, marrying the country's flagship Grüner Veltliner with Chenin Blanc, a grape rarely seen in this part of Europe. This combination results in a wine of exceptional character, energy, and structural complexity.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
An unusual Austrian blend combining the native Grüner Veltliner with the Loire Valley's signature Chenin Blanc.
Fact 02
Crafted by winemaker Chris Sciacca using strict low-intervention and natural winemaking philosophies.
Fact 03
Bottled completely unfined and unfiltered to preserve the wine's raw energy and texture.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Alibi are hand-harvested from sustainably managed vineyards in Niederösterreich. In the cellar, the winemaking process embraces a hands-off philosophy. A portion of the grapes undergoes skin maceration (skin contact) to extract color, phenolic structure, and complex aromatics, characteristic of the orange wine style. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only native yeasts in neutral vessels. The wine is aged on its fine lees to build texture and mouthfeel. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with no or minimal sulfur added, preserving its natural cloudiness and raw vitality.
