Shiny and precious like the bee-eater.
Bee-eaters used to be extremely rare and are therefore still strictly protected in the area around Lake Neusiedl. The protection has been quite successful tough. More and more bee-eaters can be seen at sandy embankments where they breed, or when they fly over the vineyards hunting for insects. Organic vineyards with their rich food supply are therefore very important for the recovery of the bee-eaters.
Pinot Blanc Barrique 2009
The Pinot Blanc is an old, traditional white wine variety and well known in almost every nameable wine growing region on earth. Everywhere the Pinot Blanc is much renowned and developed in many variations. Wines like our Pinot Blanc Barrique occupy a special position here. Fermentation and aging in new small oak barrels lead to a wine with a distinctive international character which stands out from the crowd of typical Austrian white wines. This wine does not suit everybody but is much valued by people who fancy this special style.
Tasting notes
Our Pinot Blanc 2009 Barrique shows its well rounded but strong character. Full flavours, slight smoky tones and exceptional fullness form a wine that impresses.
Food suggestion
A wine suited for strong and spicy meals. It is also perfect as an apteritif or if an alternative to red wine is desired for meals that are usually combined with reds.
Ageing potential
This wine is a pleasure to drink starting about about two years after the harvest. Moreover its concentrated fullness guarantee drinking pleasure for many more years to come.