COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Weißburgunder
PRODUCER
Herrenhof Lamprecht
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Sand & Kalk Weißburgunder 2023 from Herrenhof Lamprecht is a white wine from the Landwein Steirerland classification in Styria, Austria. The wine is primarily made from Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) grapes grown in the Buchertberg vineyard, known for its distinctive sandy and limestone soils. Herrenhof Lamprecht is a historic estate with a commitment to organic viticulture, practicing minimal intervention winemaking. The estate's philosophy centers on expressing the unique terroir of its vineyards, with winemaker Gottfried Lamprecht even establishing a private appellation for the Buchertberg site. The use of barrels partially sourced from the estate's own forest further emphasizes the connection between the wine and its origin.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The producer has created his own 'appellation' called ABC (Appellation Buchertberg Contrôlée) for his most iconic vineyard.
Fact 02
Some of the oak for the aging barrels comes from the winery's own forest.
Fact 03
The winery has been certified organic since 2006.
Fact 04
The name 'Sand & Kalk' refers to the vineyard's soil composition: sand and limestone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Sand & Kalk Weißburgunder is produced using spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, primarily in 600-liter barrels. After fermentation, the wine matures on its lees for one year. A distinctive feature of the aging process is the use of barrels made from oak sourced from the Herrenhof Lamprecht estate's own forest, alongside other oak. The winery adheres to strict organic farming practices, certified since 2006, focusing on biodiversity and soil health. Winemaker Gottfried Lamprecht's approach is one of minimal intervention, aiming to express the unique character of the Buchertberg vineyard, which he has even designated with his own private appellation, ABC (Appellation Buchertberg Contrôlée).
