COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Weinschloss Koarl Thaller GmbH
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Koarl Thaller Shiraz 2018 is a 100% Shiraz from the Vulkanland Steiermark region of Austria, produced by the family-run estate Weinschloss Koarl Thaller GmbH. The winery has a history spanning over 40 years and focuses significantly on red wine production across its approximately 25 hectares of vineyards. The Thaller siblings, Katharina and Karl G. Thaller, are at the helm, continuing a multi-generational winemaking tradition. The estate is situated in Großwilfersdorf, Austria, within the Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark region, characterized by its gentle hills and volcanic soils. The 2018 vintage benefited from a favorable growing season in Austria, with a cold spring followed by warm temperatures accelerating development.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Thaller family cultivates about 25 hectares, with a strong focus on red wines.
Fact 02
The estate boasts an impressive barrel cellar with around 500 barrique barrels.
Fact 03
The winery's location is in the Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark region.
Fact 04
The 2017 vintage of Thaller Shiraz received a Gold medal at the London Wine Competition.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Koarl Thaller Shiraz 2018 is produced by Weinschloss Koarl Thaller GmbH, a family estate with a strong emphasis on red wine production. The Shiraz grapes undergo winemaking processes that include significant time spent aging in small barrels, known as barrique barrels. This aging process is a key technique that contributes to the wine's structure and flavor profile. The winery's philosophy centers on a responsible and sustainable approach to nature, complemented by intensive manual labor in the vineyards. The estate features a substantial barrel cellar containing approximately 500 barrique barrels, indicating a commitment to barrel maturation for their red wines.
