COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Weissburgunder
PRODUCER
Michael Broger
REGION
Thurgau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Michael Broger founded his estate in 2003 on the steep slopes of the Ottenberg hill in Thurgau, Switzerland. Operating under a strict minimalist philosophy, Broger manages his vineyards biodynamically, employing sheep for natural grazing and avoiding synthetic chemicals. The 2021 vintage was shaped by severe spring frosts and a cool summer, which drastically reduced yields but resulted in grapes with exceptional acid structure and lower potential alcohol, capturing a pure expression of this unique Swiss terroir.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Michael Broger uses sheep to naturally graze and manage weeds in his steep Ottenberg vineyards.
Fact 02
The challenging 2021 vintage yielded an exceptionally low alcohol level of just 10.5% ABV with vibrant, electric acidity.
Fact 03
This orange wine undergoes three weeks of skin maceration in open-top used wooden barriques with zero added sulfur.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This orange wine is crafted from 100% Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc). The hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in open-top used wooden barriques, remaining on the skins for three weeks. Following maceration, the wine is aged on its fine lees in a combination of stainless steel tanks and neutral oak barrels. It is bottled completely unfiltered and without any added sulfites, preserving its raw, natural character.
