Spektra 2022

Wine Description for Spektra 2022 by Nittnaus Anita & Hans

Colour & Appearance

A transparent, light cherry red with clear luminosity.

Nose

A captivating interplay of juicy cherries, rose hips, mallow and hibiscus. Beneath lie subtle nuances of herbal tea, redcurrant and blackberry leaves, as well as dried orange zest. A lively aromatic display balancing floral delicacy and invigorating spice.

Palate

Fruity and tart on the attack, this wine presents itself bone-dry and refreshingly uncomplicated on the palate. A slender 11.0% ABV lends a buoyant drinkability. Transparent phenols provide grip along the edges of the tongue, whilst the ripe acidity is seamlessly woven into the fine tannin structure.

Finish

Distinctive, juicy and showcasing a Bacchic balance. An immensely invigorating finish that immediately entices you to take the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

Shaped by the meeting of two worlds: the grapes hail both from the Breitenacker vineyard site in Gols on the warm Heideboden, and from the Jungenberg site in cooler Jois on the slopes of the Leithaberg. The soils of loam and slate are responsible for its mineral tension. The Nittnaus family has been farming strictly biodynamically since 2007.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A daring marriage of white and red: Welschriesling meets red grape varieties (Zweigelt/Blaufränkisch). Partly pressed, partly fermented with whole clusters. The harvest of red grapes was destemmed, pressed after eight days on the skins, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Food Pairings

Perfect with smoked beetroot with goat’s curd, ideal alongside savoury grilled sardines with coarse sea salt, or served with hearty liver skewers with sage and Tropea onions.

Key Features

A project that pushes stylistic boundaries, crafted by siblings Martin, Andreas and Lydia Nittnaus: unfined and unfiltered vinification yields an immensely refreshing, exquisite thirst-quencher with minimal alcohol content.