COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Welschriesling, Chardonnay, Traminer
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 Noble Reserve Trockenbeerenauslese is a sweet white wine from the Burgenland region of Austria, specifically the Seewinkel area. Produced by Kracher Fine Wine GmbH, the wine's identity is deeply tied to the family's long-standing tradition of crafting exceptional sweet wines. The unique microclimate near Lake Neusiedl, characterized by autumn fogs, is crucial for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) on the grapes, a key element in its production. The specific grape blend can vary, but commonly includes Welschriesling, Chardonnay, and Traminer, among others. The wine is classified under the Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve appellation.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€90
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Noble rot concentrates sugars and flavors by dehydrating grapes.
Fact 02
Kracher wines are produced in two distinct styles: 'Zwischen den Seen' and 'Nouvelle Vague'.
Fact 03
Alois Kracher Jr. was named 'Wine Maker of the Year' seven times.
Fact 04
This wine can age for decades, evolving in complexity.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Kracher Noble Reserve Trockenbeerenauslese begins with grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), a process facilitated by the specific microclimate of the Seewinkel region. These dehydrated, concentrated berries are hand-selected and gently pressed to extract a highly sweet and flavorful juice. Fermentation is carefully controlled to preserve a high level of residual sugar. The wine is then aged, with Kracher offering two distinct styles: 'Zwischen den Seen,' which involves maturation in large wooden barrels or steel tanks with long yeast contact, and 'Nouvelle Vague,' characterized by aging in barriques with controlled air exchange. This meticulous process results in a wine of significant concentration and complexity.
