COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Weingut Angerhof-Tschida
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tschida Chardonnay Beerenauslese 2021 is a sweet white wine from Burgenland, Austria, produced by Weingut Angerhof-Tschida. It is classified as a Beerenauslese, signifying that it is made from individually selected, overripe grapes affected by noble rot. This winemaking style is particularly suited to the Seewinkel region, known for its microclimate that encourages the development of noble rot due to its proximity to lakes and warm winds. Hans Tschida is a winemaker recognized for his expertise in crafting sweet wines, with his winery situated in this specialized viticultural area.
ALCOHOL
8.5%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Noble rot concentrates sugars, leading to intense sweetness.
Fact 02
Seewinkel's lakes are key to noble rot development.
Fact 03
Hans Tschida has been named 'Sweet Winemaker of the Year' multiple times.
Fact 04
This wine is a 375ml bottle, often referred to as a 'half bottle'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of the Tschida Chardonnay Beerenauslese involves the meticulous selection of individual, overripe Chardonnay grapes affected by noble rot. These selected grapes are then fermented and stored in stainless steel tanks. This technique aims to preserve the purity of the grape's character and the concentrated flavors developed through the noble rot process. The fermentation is managed to maintain freshness and complexity, characteristic of this style of sweet wine.
