Weingut Pittnauer Mash Pitt 2022

A lively yet complex orange wine that pairs exotic fruits with herbal tea

Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, and Sauvignon Blanc

$73.00

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Citrus Fruit, Pepper / Spice, Floral, Mineral, and Red Fruit, Sweet Spice and Yeasty / Brioche

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)

Origin: Burgenland, Australia

Grape Varietals:

Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, and Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking:
Natural, Biodynamic, and Organic
Wild yeast, Extended Skin Contact, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 7-12 Months Amphora (Quevri)

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Smoked cheese, pate, figs

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Thai food, curry karaage udon

Weingut Puttnauer

Weingut Pittnauer is a family business led since the mid 80s by Gerhard Pittnauer. Gerhard and his wife Brigitte decided to create what they call living wines. Nothing is rushed: they believe in quality over speed

Description

Weingut Pittnauer Mash Pitt 2022

Grape Varietals & Region: A blend of Chadonnay, Gruner Veltliner & Sauvignon Blanc, from vines planted in clay-rich soils from two vineyards in Burgenland, Austria - Lichtenberg-Rosalia & Altenberg-Gols

Taste Profile: Lively, engaging, complex. Exotic fruit aromas go hand in hand with notes of herbal tea and ripe citrus on the nose. Supported by firming tannins and a vital acidity, it makes its way flush and directly over the palate. Despite a profound body, always remains precise and elegant. Ends cool, straightforward and yellow fruity

Winemaking Process: The grapes are pressed together, then macerated for 20 days on the skins and then followed by a spontaneous fermentation. Aged for 8 months in 1000 litre-sized amphora

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity