Ried Pfarrweingarten Weissburgunder DAC 2019

Wine Description for Ried Pfarrweingarten Weissburgunder DAC 2019 from Sattlerhof

Colour & Appearance

Pale, almost platinum-hued straw yellow with brilliant clarity – a visual harbinger of the elegance this mature Pinot Blanc unfolds in the glass.

Nose

Six years of bottle maturation have bestowed this wine with remarkable olfactory complexity. The nose is exceptionally fine and sensual: ripe pears and white currants meld with exotic limequats. Subtle notes of lanolin, acacia honey, butter fudge and white nougat complete the picture. No single component dominates – everything combines into a harmonious, elegantly matured whole.

Palate

On the palate, the Pfarrweingarten displays more power and temperament than the restrained nose might suggest. The texture is creamy, almost buttery, supported by a mature yet precise acidity structure (5.3 g/l) that lends the wine tension and freshness. Citric notes, stone fruit, a fine minerality and a hint of candied lemon zest with saline accents define the flavour profile. The moderate residual sugar (1.1 g/l) is perfectly integrated.

Finish

Long, saline-mineral and carried by a delicate fruitiness that resonates for minutes afterwards.

Terroir & Origin

The monopoly vineyard site Pfarrweingarten is a protected south-facing basin location with steep slopes at 380 metres elevation. The shell and coral limestone soils impart this Pinot Blanc with its characteristic minerality and elegance – a terroir that spurs old vines to peak performance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Blanc from old vines, vinified with meticulous care: maturation in small wooden barrels for 18 months on the lees, which imparts the wine its creamy texture and complexity. 13% alcohol – perfectly balanced.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Pan-fried turbot, calf’s sweetbreads in butter, lobster salad, risotto with white truffle, aged Comté or Brie de Meaux. A wine that deserves fine dining.

Special Characteristics

A masterclass in the ageing potential of Austrian Pinot Blanc. The 2019 vintage impressively demonstrates how this often underestimated grape variety matures to true greatness with time and terroir.