COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Gelber Muskateller
PRODUCER
Weingut Lackner-Tinnacher
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Lackner-Tinnacher, established in 1770, is one of the oldest and most respected estates in Austria's Southern Styria region. Located in Steinbach near Gamlitz, the winery has been managed since 2013 by Katharina Tinnacher, who transitioned the entire 27 hectares of steep hillside vineyards to certified organic viticulture. The Gamlitz Gelber Muskateller is an Ortswein (village wine) sourced from exceptionally old vines, some over 50 years of age, planted on steep slopes at elevations of 350 to 500 meters. The unique microclimate of the Gamlitz basin combined with light sand and gravel soils yields a wine of remarkable structural depth, precision, and territorial character, far exceeding the typical simple floral expressions of the variety.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from vines over 50 years old, which is exceptionally rare for the highly aromatic Gelber Muskateller variety.
Fact 02
The estate has been family-owned since 1770, with winemaker Katharina Tinnacher representing the modern generation.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated on extremely steep slopes up to 500 meters high, requiring 100% manual labor and hand-harvesting.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Lackner-Tinnacher emphasizes minimal intervention to preserve the purity of the fruit. Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested in small crates to prevent bruising. Following careful sorting, the grapes undergo cold maceration on the skins for 18 hours to extract aromatic precursors and structural complexity. Fermentation is carried out spontaneously using 100% indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then matured on its fine lees (Feinhefe) in stainless steel for approximately eight months, a process that imparts a velvety texture and roundness to the palate while safeguarding the vibrant, high-toned aromatics of the Gelber Muskateller grape.
