REGION | Austria, Steiermark |
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VARIETAL | Chardonnay |
TYPE | White Wine |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 13.0% |
List price: | $84.99 |
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Sale price: | $65.99 |
You save: | $19.00 (22%) |
Notes | |||
"The part of single-vineyard Zieregg where the Morillon is planted changes from limestone to marl, which has more heat storage capacity and is ideal for a full-bodied wine. Cool winds also favor the aromatic expression of the grape. After natural fermentation, the wine was aged for 20 months on the lees in neutral barrels. Bottled unfiltered." —importer Wine Anthology Team Review-Definitely my most surprising "find" of this past year! A Chardonnay from Austria? I didn't even know they grew Chardonnay in that part of Europe, but did they ever succeed! Remarkably refreshing, intense and complex with an amazing finish. Worth every penny. Take my word. |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"Opening super clear, fresh and chalky on the nose, the 2019 Ried Zieregg Morillon exhibits the pure terroir with its refreshing lime and lemon aromas. Intense and complex on the palate, this is a round, very elegant, fresh and tangy Zieregg with incredible energy and tension. The finish is amazing, the wine mind-blowing and without rivals in all of South Styria. An absolutely fabulous Morillon. 13% stated alcohol. Glass stopper. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2021." —Wine Advocate "A very impressive chardonnay with concentration, structure and the special herbal and citric freshness of the region. Tons of chalky minerality and serious herbal complexity at the very long, tight finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Glass stopper." —James Suckling |
Attributes | Meat | Cheese | Other |
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Chardonnay | white meats like chicken, turkey or pork | Brie, Camembert, goat cheese, Gouda, Gruyere, Parmesan or Provolone | basil, butter, cream, garlic or saffron |