COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Rotburger, Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent
PRODUCER
Weingut Rosi Schuster
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Rosi Schuster, located in Austria's Burgenland region, is currently led by Hannes Schuster, who took over from his mother Rosi in 2007. The estate is highly regarded for its minimalist, low-intervention approach to viticulture and winemaking. 'Aus den Dörfern' translates to 'From the villages,' representing a regional blend sourced from organic parcels across Sankt Margarethen, Zagersdorf, and Oslip. This cuvée is crafted to express the joyful, drinkable character of Burgenland's traditional grape varieties rather than focusing on single-vineyard weight. The estate's commitment to organic farming since 2009 and its focus on native varieties have earned it a cult following among wine enthusiasts globally.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
13-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Aus den Dörfern' translates to 'From the villages,' highlighting its regional, multi-commune origin.
Fact 02
Winemaker Hannes Schuster prefers the traditional name 'Rotburger' over 'Zweigelt' for the blend's dominant grape.
Fact 03
The estate's rise to international prominence was aided by recommendations from iconic Austrian producer Roland Velich of Moric.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this cuvée emphasizes minimal intervention to preserve the natural character of the fruit and terroir. Grapes are strictly hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards. In the cellar, spontaneous fermentation is carried out using only native, wild yeasts. Hannes Schuster utilizes up to 30% whole-cluster fermentation to introduce structural complexity and freshness. The wine is aged on its fine lees for 10 to 14 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks and large, neutral used oak casks. To maintain its natural texture and purity, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions.
