COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Welschriesling, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Kracher
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kracher Beerenauslese Cuvée is a noble sweet white wine from Austria's Burgenland region, produced by Weingut Kracher. This wine is a blend of Welschriesling and Chardonnay, a result of grapes affected by 'noble rot' (Botrytis cinerea), a fungus that concentrates sugars and flavors. The unique microclimate around Lake Neusiedl is instrumental in the development of this fungus, enabling the production of concentrated sweet wines. The Kracher family has a long tradition of producing exceptional sweet wines, contributing to the international recognition of Austrian sweet wine production.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'noble rot' fungus concentrates sugars and flavors in the grapes.
Fact 02
Yields are kept extremely low, with only about 3 bunches per vine.
Fact 03
Kracher's sweet wines are often compared to legendary wines from Sauternes and Tokaji.
Fact 04
The wine is celebrated for its distinctive salty finish.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Kracher Beerenauslese Cuvée involves the selective harvesting of grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The grapes are then vinified, with a significant portion fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks and a smaller percentage in large oak casks for a specified duration. Malolactic fermentation is deliberately avoided to preserve the wine's natural acidity. The residual sugar levels are high, characteristic of the Beerenauslese classification.
