COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Josef Fischer
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Josef Fischer, located in Rossatz on the southern bank of the Danube in the Wachau, has been family-owned since 1898. Today, fifth-generation winemaker Josef 'Joe' Fischer crafts precise, energetic wines from this cooler microclimate. The southern bank's cold air currents from the Dunkelsteinerwald forest preserve natural acidity, making it highly prized in the face of climate change. The bottle features a 'Huchen' (Danube salmon) on the label, a tribute to Joe's father, Josef senior, who has spent decades breeding and repopulating this near-extinct royal fish in the Danube.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The label features the Huchen (Danube salmon), honoring the winemaker's father's conservation efforts to save the near-extinct species.
Fact 02
Due to Wachau DAC rules, this single-vineyard Zanzl fruit is labeled under the village name 'Rührsdorf' to maintain its Federspiel status.
Fact 03
The estate is certified organic and currently transitioning to biodynamic farming across its boutique 11.5 hectares.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sourced entirely from the west-facing Ried Zanzl vineyard in Rührsdorf, which features Gföhl gneiss and loess soils. The grapes are 100% hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks for approximately eight weeks. Malolactic fermentation is strictly blocked to preserve the grape's natural, vibrant acidity. The wine is aged on its fine lees (sur lie) in stainless steel vats for four months before being bottled with minimal intervention.
