COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Blaufränkisch, Sankt Laurent
PRODUCER
Johannes Trapl
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Johannes Trapl's winemaking journey began with a tiny half-hectare plot inherited from his grandfather. After an eye-opening internship in Napa Valley, he returned to Carnuntum in 2004 to redefine the region's style. Rejecting the heavy, oak-laden red wines typical of the area, Trapl pioneered a lightweight, high-acid, and terroir-driven approach. His estate in Stixneusiedl has been certified organic since 2010 and biodynamic since 2015, utilizing sheep for winter weeding to prevent soil compaction. This rosé represents his commitment to minimal intervention and vibrant drinkability.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Weed control in the vineyards is managed entirely by a herd of three dozen sheep to avoid mechanical tractor soil compaction.
Fact 02
The winemaker's signature philosophy is 'the lower the alcohol in my wines, the more I can see the terroir.'
Fact 03
This wine was rejected by the regional DAC panel for being too light and natural, so it is classified as 'Wein aus Österreich'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sourced from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards on loess, loam, and gravel soils. Grapes are hand-harvested early to preserve natural acidity and keep alcohol levels low. The grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. For the Uni6 cuvée, 90% is vinified in stainless steel and 10% in old 500-liter wooden barrels, where it undergoes natural malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged on its fine lees for five months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur addition.
