COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Furmint
PRODUCER
Weninger
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Furmint vom Kalk is a white wine from Austria's Burgenland, produced by Weninger from 100% Furmint grapes. The wine originates from the Kalkofen vineyard in Ritzing, Mittelburgenland, known for its chalky limestone soils, which give the wine its name and distinctive minerality. The vineyard is cultivated biodynamically, adhering to strict environmental standards. The winemaking process involves direct pressing with some oxygen contact, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in wooden barrels, and natural malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 9-11 months in 500-liter wooden barrels and bottled unfiltered and unfined. The Weninger estate has a long history, with Franz Weninger continuing a legacy of low-intervention winemaking focused on terroir expression.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Vom Kalk' directly translates to 'from chalk', highlighting the soil's importance.
Fact 02
The Kalkofen vineyard is the most westerly and coolest site in Mittelburgenland.
Fact 03
Weninger's vineyards are cultivated biodynamically and certified by Demeter and Respekt.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled without filtration or fining.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for Furmint vom Kalk begins with grapes from the Kalkofen vineyard, cultivated using biodynamic principles. The harvest is selective and by hand. In the cellar, the grapes undergo direct pressing with some controlled oxygen contact. Fermentation is initiated spontaneously by native yeasts in 500-liter wooden barrels, followed by natural malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures for 9 to 11 months in these barrels. Finally, it is bottled without filtration or fining, preserving its natural character and integrity.
