Gumpoldskirchen Gumpold 2019, Chardonnay, Rotgipfler, Zierfandler

Description

Origin
Lower Austria “Thermenregion”

Site
Gumpoldskirchen Brindlbach (Chardonnay), Satzing (Zierfandler) and Tagelsteiner (Rotgipfler)

Cellar
Harvest: selective harvest by hand in 20 kg crates on 10th September Rotgipfler, 12th September Chardonnay and 18th September Zierfandler
Maceration time: whole cluster pressing and 12 hours maceration time (Zierfandler)
Fermentation: spontaneous  fermentation in 300 lt and 600 lt used oak barrels by 25° for 1 month
Aging: on full lees without SO₂ for 12 months and another 9 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks (Chardonnay) and big oak barrels
Bottling: 15^th June 2021, unfiltered

Tasting note
Golden yellow with oily tears. The aroma is complex with scents of dried fruits, pear, hops, yarrow, a touch of beeswax and some wet stone. On the palate are tones of firm yellow fruit, apple sauce and dates. Full-bodied with significant extract and balanced acidity. A tightly woven wine with a chalky texture, enormous grip and a fine, tart finish (think  pomegranate seeds). A guaranteed long life. (tasted by wine academic Johannes Fiala)

Food recommendation
hearty home dishes and hard cheeses