COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Erwin Sabathi
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Leutschach Chardonnay 2021 from Weingut Erwin Sabathi is an Ortswein, or village wine, from the Südsteiermark DAC region of Austria. It aims to represent the unique characteristics of its home village, Leutschach an der Weinstraße. The wine is cultivated in vineyards with 'Leutschacher Schlier' soil, a chalky fine-sandy marl clay or argillaceous schist. Weingut Erwin Sabathi has a winemaking tradition dating back to 1650, with the current generation emphasizing organic farming and natural winemaking processes. This wine's distinctiveness lies in its expression of the Leutschach terroir, influenced by the local soil and climate.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ortswein classification means 'village wine'.
Fact 02
Soil type is 'Leutschacher Schlier' (marl clay/schist).
Fact 03
Grapes are hand-picked and organically farmed.
Fact 04
Aged for at least 11 months in large wooden barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Leutschach Chardonnay is produced from hand-picked grapes cultivated according to organic guidelines. Fermentation is carried out using natural yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for a minimum of 11 months in large wooden barrels. This process aims to capture the essence of the Leutschach terroir.
