Spaetrot – Große Reserve
| Producer: |
Weingut Spaetrot |
| Wine: |
Große Reserve |
| Grape Variety: |
50% Zierfandler, 50% Rotgipfler |
| Production Zone: |
Thermenregion |
| Altitude: |
800 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
5 acres/1.5 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
Southeast |
| Soil: |
Limestone, Gravel and Chalky |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The grapes are harvested manually from vines between 40-70 years of age. They are then hand-selected twice and carefully pressed. The wine is fermented and aged in new barriques for 18 months and lies on the yeast for more than 12 months. |
| Production: |
400 cases |
| Alcohol: |
13% |
| Description: |
Bright yellow with hints of gold. On the nose, refreshing notes of exotic fruits, pears, hints of honey and hints of vanilla. Well-structured multi-layered; vanilla and coconut on the palate. The Große Reserve is complex, dense, and mineral wine, with lots of extract and enormous potential. Decanting recommended for optimal expression. |
| Food Pairing: |
Shellfish, hearty fish, white game foul, poultry, veal, and spicy cuisine. |
| Serving Note: |
Decant before serving. |
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