A mature, archive-release white wine from Austria’s oldest estate, which has been farmed biodynamically according to Demeter standards since 1971; the wine comes from the ‘Bischofpoint’ and ‘Im Weingebirge’ vineyard sites.
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Bottler: Nikolaihof Wachau, Nikolaigasse 3, 3512 Mautern / Austria
In the glass
Colour
Pale greenish-yellow with a delicate sheen.
Nose
A complex, evolved nose with vegetal notes, mushroom, onion confit, hay and straw – reminiscent of a Baden Silvaner or Weißburgunder.
Palate
Textured and somewhat broad on the palate, with herbal, savoury tones; a light-bodied wine with character at moderate alcohol (12.0% abv).
Character
A mature, serene Wachau white with softened acidity and an earthy, spicy depth rather than fruity youthfulness.
Pairing
Poultry, fish ragout with butter and cream, or mushroom dishes.
Notes
Archive Release 2024 – a rare, mature Neuburger from Austria’s oldest Demeter-certified estate, whose vines are rooted in loess, clay and paragneiss across historic vineyard sites in the Wachau.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Pale green-yellow, clear and unassuming – the understated robe of a mature white wine from the Wachau.
Nose
A complex, evolved bouquet: initially reminiscent of Silvaner and Weißburgunder, then vegetal notes, mushroom, onion confit, hay and straw. The 2014 vintage presents itself with softened acidity and pronounced maturity – a wine that has translated its ten years of bottle age into aroma.
Palate
Textured and somewhat broad, with vegetal, austere tones evoking tannins not yet fully resolved. A lightweight with character at a moderate 12% abv – offering substance and depth rather than fruit and opulence.
Finish
Dry, austere and persistent, with a vegetal spiciness that invites the next sip – and food.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come from the Mautern vineyard sites Bischofpoint and Im Weingebirge. The latter is considered the oldest documented vineyard in Europe – recorded since the year 470. Paragneiss bedrock topped with loess and clay: soils that lend this Neuburger its textured, earthy note.
Grape variety & vinification
Neuburger – according to DNA analysis, likely a natural cross between Roter Veltliner and Silvaner, cultivated on only around 500 hectares in Austria. At Nikolaihof, Austria’s oldest winery built on Roman foundations, the wines are traditionally aged in large wooden casks; biodynamic farming has been practised here since 1971, making it the country’s first Demeter-certified estate.
Food pairings
An ideal table wine with poultry or a fish ragout with butter and cream. Also a delightful choice with Wiener Schnitzel of veal or mushroom dishes.
Special features
Archive Release 2024: A mature Neuburger released directly from the estate’s cellar – a rare opportunity to experience a nearly forgotten Austrian grape variety with ten years of age, from the only biodynamically certified producer in the Wachau.
