COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Weingut Lackner-Tinnacher
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Lackner-Tinnacher, located in the picturesque hills of Steinbach near Gamlitz, has been a family-run estate since 1770. Today, the winery is managed by biologist and oenologist Katharina Tinnacher, who took over in 2013 and transitioned the vineyards to certified organic farming. The estate is a member of the prestigious STK (Steirische Terroir- und KlassikweingĂĽter) association, celebrated for producing highly expressive, terroir-driven wines. Katharina's philosophy centers on restraint and precision, deliberately avoiding the loud, tropical style of Sauvignon Blanc in favor of elegant, structured, and deeply mineral wines that reflect the unique cool-climate alpine influences and steep slopes of Southern Styria.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate has been family-owned since 1770, with biologist Katharina Tinnacher taking over management in 2013.
Fact 02
This wine is sealed with a premium Vino-Lok glass stopper, ensuring 100% protection against cork taint.
Fact 03
Vines are grown on incredibly steep alpine slopes at elevations reaching up to 500 meters above sea level.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this village-level Ortswein are sourced from six organically farmed parcels around Gamlitz, featuring steep slopes at elevations of 350 to 500 meters. The soils are a complex mix of gravel, marl, sandstone, and sand. Following a meticulous hand-harvest, the grapes undergo a 12-hour skin maceration to extract aromatic precursors. Fermentation is triggered spontaneously by native yeasts, with 70% of the juice fermented in stainless steel tanks and 30% in large, neutral oak casks. The wine is then aged on its fine lees for 18 months—split equally between stainless steel and large wooden barrels—before being bottled under a Vino-Lok glass closure to preserve freshness.
