COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch
PRODUCER
Gut Oggau
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Atanasius is a red wine from the Burgenland region of Austria, produced by Gut Oggau. It is part of the estate's distinctive 'family' of wines, where each bottling is personified with a unique character and label. The producer, Gut Oggau, is a 14-hectare estate run by Eduard Tscheppe and Stephanie Eselböck-Tscheppe, who are committed to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention. The wine is made from Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch grapes, grown on soils that are typically gravel and limestone. The 2022 vintage is noted for its superb quality and youthful spirit. The estate holds Demeter certification for its biodynamic practices, and the wine is vegan-friendly.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Each Gut Oggau wine is named after a fictional family member.
Fact 02
The estate is Demeter-certified biodynamic.
Fact 03
Vines are typically around 35 years old.
Fact 04
The wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Atanasius is produced using indigenous yeasts for fermentation, which typically occurs in used oak barrels or oak vats. The grapes undergo maceration on the skins for several weeks, around 3-4 weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 11-12 months in used oak barrels of varying sizes (500-1500 liters). Harvest is performed by hand. The estate adheres to biodynamic farming practices, holding Demeter certification, and employs minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process. Total sulfur levels are reported to be low, with some vintages having no added sulfur.
