Chardonnay Moth, Ried Theresienhöhe 2022
DAC Südsteiermark, Polz, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Morillon |
| Producer: | Polz |
| Origin: | Austria / Steiermark / Südsteiermark |
Description
In Southern Styria, Chardonnay is called "Morillon"! Wonderful scent of ripe, freshly peeled Golden Delicious, with a delicate floral fragrance behind it. Multi-layered, intense fruit aromas on the palate, ripe and yet light-footed due to the taut acidity. The cool location and the slate soil of its origin are reflected in a pronounced minerality that gives the wine an additional dimension.
Attributes
| Origin: | Austria / Steiermark / Südsteiermark |
| Site / vineyard: | Theresienhöhe / Erste STK Lage |
| Grape variety: | Morillon |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 7 years after harvest |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Smoked fish, Risotto ai frutti di mare, Mushroom ragout |
| Vinification: | fermentation in steel tank |
| Harvest: | hand-picking |
| Maturation: | in large wooden barrel/foudre |
| Maturation duration: | 6 months |
| Volume: | 12.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Morillon
Morillon is a synonym for Chardonnay that is particularly used in Syria. This is because for a long time no-one knew what the variety was called, and it was named on the spot after Morillon in Burgundy, where the vine came from.
Südsteiermark
Südsteiermark: Weisse Klasse in vielen Nuancen
Nirgendwo sonst zeigt der Sauvignon Blanc so einen Facettenreichtum wie in der Südsteiermark. Als «Steirische Klassik» lernen wir ihn geradlinig und erfrischend unkompliziert kennen, im «High End»-Bereich begegnet er uns als vielschichtige und auch lagerungsfähige Lagen-Selektion von alten Reben, die heute zumeist im grossen Eichenfass ausgebaut wird. Neben dem Sauvignon überzeugen hier besonders auch die Muskateller Weine. Sie vereinen intensive Aromatik mit animierender Bekömmlichkeit.
Steiermark
Styria: the fresh, white wave
The southern cultivation area of Austria surprises with its refreshing white wines. Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay (referred to here as Morillon) impress with their own profiles. Since the opening of the border with Slovenia – where the Iron Curtain once hung in its more moderate form – a dynamic, cross-border wine culture has developed. It almost seems as if the vibrancy of the hilly landscapes is reflected in the wines themselves.
Austria
Austria – Sumptuous culture, accessible to all
Austria is characterized by unbelievable topographical diversity. A flat steppe in the east, forests and hills in the Alpine regions, wetlands and Mediterranean landscapes in the south. This in addition to a rich tradition and even greater love. It’s no surprise that the Romans found joy on this patch of Earth and cultivated wine growing. Austrian wine is not abundant, but it is high quality.
