Neumeister Sauvignon Blanc 'Straden' Vulkanland Steiermark 2024

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Neumeister Sauvignon Blanc 'Straden' Vulkanland Steiermark 2024Named after the Neumeisters hometown of Straden, this Ortswein (village wine) exemplifies Christophs texturally expansive yet intricately chiseled style of Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented naturally after a two day maceration on the skins, it spends the better part of a year on its fine lees in used oak casks between 500 and 2500 liters in capacity. Expressive in its youth but capable of significant positive development in bottle (like all of Christophs

and sandy soils

The alcoholic fermentation proceeds at low temperatures for three to five weeks

and musky florals on a frame both broad and driving

planted at 240 meters altitude with sandy

this wine is called “Unnamable” because according to DOC wine law

The result is a Trousseau which is open and delicious with fresh

and menthol

Christophe vinifies each variety and parcel separately

The unique qualities of this “cru” result from the sandy soil composition that is in stark contrast to the terrain that underlies its neighboring “crus” in Castiglione Falletto

Chenin Blanc and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are present as well

While Grüner Veltliner thrives in the loess-dominated sites of the Wachau

Named after the Stadlmanns’ home village of Traiskirchen

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