COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% St. Laurent
PRODUCER
Christina Netzl (Weingut Franz & Christine Netzl)
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Christina St. Laurent is a personal project by winemaker Christina Netzl, produced by her family's winery, Weingut Franz & Christine Netzl, in the Carnuntum region of Austria. This organic red wine is crafted with a focus on minimal intervention, aiming to showcase the purity of the St. Laurent grape and the unique terroir of Göttlesbrunn. The Netzl family has a long history in the region, with vineyards transitioning to certified organic practices in 2013. The 'Christina' line, launched in 2015, features wines with vibrant, natural character, often distinguished by colorful labels that highlight vineyard biodiversity. The 2022 vintage of this St. Laurent is a testament to these principles, offering a fresh and expressive interpretation of the grape.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The colorful labels on Christina wines celebrate vineyard biodiversity.
Fact 02
This wine undergoes carbonic maceration for enhanced fruitiness.
Fact 03
It's unfined and unfiltered for maximum natural expression.
Fact 04
The winery has been certified organic since 2018.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Christina St. Laurent is produced using a hands-off, natural winemaking approach. Grapes are hand-picked and undergo whole-bunch fermentation with carbonic maceration in closed, cool fermenters for 10-20 days. This process is followed by pressing and completion of fermentation in large, old oak vats, where malolactic fermentation also occurs. The wine is made with native yeasts, and crucially, it is left unfined and unfiltered to maintain its natural integrity and character. Aging takes place for about six months in these large old oak vats, preserving the wine's freshness and fruit-forward profile.
