naked white 2024

Wine description for naked white 2024 by Heinrich

Colour & Appearance

Intense, slightly hazy golden yellow with delicate rosé-coloured reflections – an unfiltered glimpse into the soul of a natural wine.

Nose

The nose is dense and inviting: juicy mirabelle plum, ripe pear and apple compote meet a lively interplay of anise, freshly ground white pepper and hay. Beneath shimmer meadow flowers, rose petals, a hint of honey and a subtle smoky depth. The oak integration fits in skilfully without dominating.

Palate

On the palate, a remarkable tension unfolds: juicy fruit meets invigorating salinity and a fresh, animating acidity. The delicate tannin – a telltale sign of skin contact – lends the wine texture and bite without compromising its light-footedness. Cool, vibrant, remarkably quaffable.

Finish

Long and mineral-driven, with a lingering echo of stone fruit and savoury spice. A wine that tempts you to take the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from both sides of Lake Neusiedl: from the hillside vineyards of the Leitha Mountains on chalk and slate, as well as from the gravelly Parndorf Plain and humus-rich heathland. These contrasts give the wine its distinctive complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris (plus other varieties such as Welschriesling, Grüner Veltliner, Roter Traminer and Muscat Ottonel). Biodynamically farmed, hand-harvested, left overnight with the stems on the skins. Spontaneous fermentation, malolactic fermentation, more than a year of maturation on natural yeast in large wooden casks – unfiltered, minimal sulphur. Craftsmanship in its purest form.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Wonderful with aubergine curry with peanut sauce and basmati rice – the wine’s savoury spice and vibrant acidity harmonise beautifully with aromatic, intense cuisine. Equally enjoyable on its own, without any distraction.

Special Features

The naked white is a statement: no make-up, no corset – a wine with honest character and the signature of a winemaker who forgoes control to gain authenticity. For discoverers who understand wine as a living product.

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