COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Weingut Rebenhof
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Silt Lieu Dit is a remarkable natural orange wine crafted by Hartmut 'Harti' Aubell of Weingut Rebenhof, located in the steep hills of Südsteiermark, Austria. The estate is renowned for its uncompromising biodynamic practices. The name 'Silt' pays homage to the extremely fine, powdery silt soils of the Witscheiner Herrenberg vineyard, which force the vines to root deeply to find water and nutrients. This wine represents a pure, terroir-driven expression of Southern Styria, capturing the wild, mineral essence of the region without any modern cellar interventions.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown on the extremely steep slopes of Witscheiner Herrenberg, featuring inclines of up to 75 percent.
Fact 02
The estate is Demeter-certified biodynamic, practicing extremely low-intervention viticulture.
Fact 03
Bottled completely unfiltered and unfined with zero added sulfur, showcasing a pure natural style.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Silt Lieu Dit is guided by low-intervention, biodynamic principles. Hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. The fruit is subjected to a two-day skin and stem maceration, imparting a light amber hue and gentle phenolic structure. The Morillon (Chardonnay) component is aged in neutral French and Austrian oak barriques, while the Sauvignon Blanc portion ages in stainless steel. The wine is bottled completely unfiltered, unfined, and with zero added sulfur to preserve its raw, vibrant character.
