Ried Grassnitzberg Weißburgunder 2011

SKOFF ORIGINAL Ried Grassnitzberg Weißburgunder is a strong, full-bodied wine that develops a fine aroma of ripe yellow stone fruit, walnut, hazelnut, a touch of pink grapefruit, mango and pineapple as well as elegant toasty flavours and a hint of vanilla bean in a glass. It has a balanced and elegant taste of toasted almonds, hazelnut, grapefruit, pineapple and a touch of pear quince. The finish is long-lasting with predominantly nutty and exotic notes.

COLOUR

Deep straw

NOSE

Clear mandarin and litchi notes and a touch of almonds; the vanilla notes that develop during aging in the barrique are perfectly integrated.

TASTE

Strong body, a wide variety of toasty flavours, an opulent, perfect Pinot Blanc

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

SKOFF ORIGINAL Ried Grassnitzberg Weißburgunder calls for intensive meals. Its strong aromas excellently blend with red mould cheese, smoked fish, crustaceans, shellfish, pasta, mushrooms, risotto, baked fish, Wiener Schnitzel, dark meat, boiled beef and beef roulade.

Single vineyards

Grassnitzberg

Terroir

14 million-year-old silty sandstone soil

Grape variety

Weissburgunder

Vintage

2011

Wine region

Southern Styria

Classification

Quality wine from Austria

Aging

90% large wooden barrel + 10% barrique

Harvest

2011

Alcohol content

13.5 % vol.

Residual sugar

1.8 g/l

Acidity

5.1 g/l

Serving temperature

10–12 °C

Best drunk by

2012–2022

Bottle closure

Screw Cap

Bottle Size

0.75 l

Additional information

Type	White wine
Bottle Size	0.75 l
Grape variety	Weißburgunder
Classification	Single vineyard wine
Single Vineyards	Grassnitzberg
Recommended pairings	Cheese, Fish, Pork, Seafood
Aging	Wooden barrel, Barrique
Vintage	2011
Special features	Rarity