Weingut Stadlmann, Zierfandler Anninger, 2018
Weingut Stadlmann, Zierfandler Anninger, 2018
- White Still
- 75.0cl
- 12.5%
- Organic
- Zierfandler
The Zierfandler grape variety is something of speciality of the Thermen Region as well as being native to Austria. The aromas it offers are those of apple and peach with notes of Pineapple, lime a gooseberry behind. Some nutty hints too and also white tea make this complex bouquet most inviting. On the palate it is mineral with a fine acidity and firm structure. At 6 grams of sugar per litre it has a softness that beguiles on the palate whilest remaing fairly dry. Try it with mushroom dishes or even some spicy asian food. It's a great partner to either.
Certifeid organic, this full flavoured white, the grapes for which were grown in the vineyards of the Anninger hill close to Traiskirchen, is a wine packed with fruit and luscious flavours that really will suit just about every palate. The wine is also suitable for vegans although not certified as such.
Zierfandler as a grape variety is quite different to others in that it is clased as a white variety but when fully ripened, the skin turns red, a bit like an apple. Drink it with ushrooms as we said but do try it with spicy asian food like many Thai dishes. It's a revelation.
- ❖ ABV: 12.5%
Grapes
Zierfandler
Vintage report
The 2018 growing season in Niederösterreich was defined by heat and plenty of it. A warm, dry summer pushed ripeness levels high across the region, with growers needing to watch yields carefully to avoid overcooked fruit. Those who managed the canopy well and picked at the right moment — not always easy when the weather is nudging you toward more and more sugar — got genuinely impressive results. The Wachau and Kamptal had the edge, where altitude and the moderating influence of cool nights helped preserve the freshness that makes Grüner Veltliner and Riesling sing.
The wines that came through are rich and generous, with real concentration and plenty of fruit to back up the structure. Grüner Veltliner from the top sites has that peppery grip intact alongside the ripeness, while the Rieslings have depth to spare. These are not lightweight vintages for early gulping; the better examples still have some way to go. We'd say the top Smaragd and Erste Lage wines are approaching their peak now but will reward patience until 2026 to 2030 and beyond.
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