COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Furmint, Orangetraube, Grüner Veltliner, Zierfandler, Rotgipfler, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder
PRODUCER
Bio Weingut Zahel GmbH
REGION
Vienna
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The An Amphora Gemischter Satz from Bio Weingut Zahel is a white wine from Vienna, Austria, produced under the Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC appellation. This designation signifies a traditional Viennese wine style made from at least three grape varieties grown and fermented together. The 'An Amphora' aspect of the wine's name highlights the use of traditional clay vessels in its winemaking process. Bio Weingut Zahel, a family-run estate in its fourth generation, is committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, aiming to produce wines that are a pure expression of nature. The winery cultivates vines across Vienna's key winegrowing regions, with some vines exceeding 40 years in age, focusing on indigenous grape varieties.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gemischter Satz means 'mixed planting' – grapes grow and are harvested together.
Fact 02
Fermented in amphorae, a winemaking method dating back thousands of years.
Fact 03
Zahel is certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter).
Fact 04
Vienna is the only capital city in the world with significant urban wine production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The An Amphora Gemischter Satz is produced using traditional methods. The various grape varieties are planted and harvested together from the same vineyard, a practice known as Gemischter Satz. These grapes are then co-fermented, meaning they ferment together. The fermentation and aging process takes place in amphorae, traditional clay vessels that allow for natural micro-oxygenation. Bio Weingut Zahel adheres to strict organic and biodynamic farming principles, with the winery being certified organic since 2017 and biodynamic since 2018, following Demeter guidelines. This approach emphasizes working in harmony with nature and minimizing intervention to preserve the wine's inherent character.
