COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Welschriesling
PRODUCER
Kracher Fine Wine GmbH
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kracher Welschriesling TBA no 7 2012 is a highly acclaimed sweet wine from Weinlaubenhof Kracher in Austria's Burgenland region. This Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) is celebrated for its exceptional quality and concentration. The estate, located in the Seewinkel region, benefits from a microclimate ideal for sweet wine production, influenced by the Neusiedlersee lake. The 2012 vintage experienced hot, dry conditions with a late arrival of botrytis, contributing to the wine's intensity. This bottling is considered a significant achievement for the Kracher family and Austrian winemaking, having received a perfect score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
ALCOHOL
8.5%
AVG. PRICE
€127
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Awarded a perfect 100 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
Fact 02
The oldest Welschriesling vines on the estate were planted in 1959.
Fact 03
The wine's name includes 'Zwischen den Seen', meaning 'between the lakes'.
Fact 04
It is considered a 'living legend' in the Kracher portfolio.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kracher Welschriesling TBA no 7 2012 is produced from 100% Welschriesling grapes. The key winemaking technique involves the selective harvesting of grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), a process facilitated by the Seewinkel region's climate. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, and the wine is aged for 18 months prior to bottling. The 2012 vintage's specific weather patterns, including late-arriving botrytis, played a significant role in shaping the wine's characteristics. The estate's approach emphasizes meticulous vineyard management and careful cellar practices to achieve the desired concentration and balance in their sweet wines.
