At the Allacher winery, the indispensable knowledge of tradition are combined with the modern insights of the next generation. What grows from this are great wines. The vineyards are located on about 30 hectares of the unique wine-growing region of Neusiedlersee, including the legendary vineyards Altenberg and Salzberg. The soil gives the potential. The winery provides natural, attentive care. Fresh fruity white wines, powerful dense red wines and extract-rich sweet wines are the precious result. Here happiness and glass find each other.
Winemaking
The three grape varieties, St. Laurent, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested at different times and processed completely separately. All were crushed and fermented in stainless steel mash tanks. The mash was submerged up to 10 times a day. After fermentation, the three varieties were separated, put into new barriques and the biological acid degradation was initiated. Here, lactic acid bacteria convert the harsh malic acid into milder lactic acid and reduce the overall acidity. This makes the wine much milder and smoother. After the acid degradation, all barrels of St. Laurent, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon were tasted several times. Based on the result of the intensive tasting, the best barriques were cuvéed to this Altenberg. After maturing in new barriques, the wine was filtered and bottled.
Tasting notes
Deep dark ruby, opaque core, violet reflections. Intense black berry fruit, blackberry confit, mineral nuances, fine noble wood note, delicate orange zest. Juicy, powerful, dark berry confit, some nougat, present tannins, lingers in the finish, chocolaty touch in the finish.Recommended serving temperature: 16° — 18°C