COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Souvignier Gris
PRODUCER
Weingut Weninger
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Weninger, led by Franz Reinhard Weninger, is a pioneering biodynamic estate located in Mittelburgenland, Austria. The name 'Dorfeber' translates to 'village breeding boar,' referencing the historical European tradition where villages shared breeding animals chosen for their health and climate resilience. Weninger applies this philosophy to viticulture by championing Souvignier Gris, a fungus-resistant hybrid (PIWI) variety. This choice represents a shift toward sustainable, non-chemical agriculture. Because regional DAC laws heavily favor traditional red varieties, Weninger bottles this wine under the broader 'Weinland' designation, prioritizing ecological freedom and living wine over bureaucratic classifications.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name Dorfeber refers to a village breeding boar, symbolizing community resilience and agricultural independence.
Fact 02
Souvignier Gris is a PIWI hybrid grape, meaning it is highly resistant to fungal diseases and requires virtually no chemical spraying.
Fact 03
To bypass strict regional laws that restrict white PIWI wines, Weninger proudly uses the broad 'Weinland' designation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Dorfeber is defined by minimal intervention and biodynamic principles. Hand-harvested in mid-September, the Souvignier Gris grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large, neutral 2900-liter oak casks. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation to naturally balance its high acidity. It is then aged for seven months on the full lees (Vollhefe) in neutral oak, which imparts a distinct texture and complexity. To preserve its natural character, the wine is bottled completely unfined and unfiltered, with only a minimal sulfur addition of approximately 15 ppm.
