An aromatic, crystalline white wine from a steep south-facing slope in Eichberg at 500 metres above sea level. Vinified dry, it combines delicate floral and citrus aromatics with cool minerality.
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Rose, muscat and hops, along with hints of elderflower and cassis; mandarin, lime and preserved lemon as well as lanolin, sage and coriander seed.
Palate
Clear, precise and tightly woven with light grip and fine texture; a cool, stony character with minerality and salinity alongside invigorating acidity.
Character
Complex yet enticing – the elegance and length of this Muskateller reflect the terroir of calcareous quartz and gravel with great clarity.
Pairing
Ideal with asparagus dishes, Asian-spiced cuisine such as Thai curry or sushi, as well as fresh goat’s cheese variations and herb salads.
Notes
The roughly 30-year-old vines are rooted in calcareous quartz and gravel; a portion of the grapes underwent an extended maceration, fermented spontaneously and aged in stainless steel.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Medium straw yellow, clear and luminous in the glass.
Nose
The estate’s finer, more fragrant Muskateller: rose, muscat and hop, alongside hints of elderflower and cassis. Citrus freshness shapes the picture – mandarin, limequat, preserved lemon – framed by lanolin, sage and a touch of coriander seed.
Palate
Crystalline, precise and tightly knit, with a light grip and fine texture. Spice and fruit carry a cool, stony core: minerality and salinity give the wine its contour. Dry at a moderate 12.0% ABV, complex yet pleasingly invigorating.
Finish
Long and cool-mineral, with lingering citrus and herbal spice – a finale that fades out clear and taut.
Terroir & origin
The Ried Marein is a steep south-facing slope in Eichberg – one of the Südsteiermark’s DAC village wine communes – on a hilltop at 500 metres above sea level, surrounded by cooling forests. The roughly 30-year-old Muskateller vines are rooted in calcareous quartz and gravel. The Sattlerhof estate, built up by Willi and Maria Sattler and today run by their sons Alexander and Andreas, ranks among the most respected addresses in the region.
Grape variety & vinification
Pure Muskateller. A portion of the grapes underwent an extended maceration and fermentation on the skins, exploring the aromatic depth of the variety. Spontaneous fermentation took place in stainless steel down to 1.1 g/l residual sugar with 5 g/l acidity; maturation also remained in tank. Minimal intervention in the cellar, maximum expression of the variety – such is the Sattlerhof philosophy.
Food recommendations
The lively spice and citrus freshness call for Asian cuisine with coriander and lemongrass, and pair well with asparagus, fish and seafood or a simple goat’s cheese tartine with fresh herbs. On its own as a chilled aperitif, it also comes highly recommended.
Special features
The rare combination of typical Muskateller intensity and remarkable elegance: Sattlerhof’s art lies in taming the exuberant aromatics of the variety without curtailing its personality. The result is a Südsteiermark DAC wine that, despite its perfumed direction, remains cool, saline and astonishingly serious – a Muskateller for those who would otherwise rather drink Riesling.
