Wine details

Information on location and soil

From the geological point of view the Pössnitzberg is located within the southwestern Styrian sea basin. Approximately 16 million years ago some 1000 meters of mighty marine sediments accumulated. Geologists describe these fine marine sediments as “Styrian Schlier”. It consists of chalky fine-sandy, mostly green-greyish marl clay or argillaceous schist with deposits of sand, fossils of leaves and gloss carbon residues. These scarce and very chalky soils, called “Opok” (chalky marl), are characterised by a humous topsoil formed by weathering, which often does not exceed a height of 20 centimeters, and firm sedimentary rocks.

Information on maturation

18 months in traditional, large, wooden oak casks

Smell

hints of acacia blossoms, pure red currents and white peaches, combined with flint stone aromatic; compact heart, finest nuanced aromas of red pepper, salty minerality on the palate, juicy curve of acidity with a thrilling vibrating finish

Taste

hints of acacia blossoms, pure red currents and white peaches, combined with flint stone aromatic; compact heart, finest nuanced aromas of red pepper, salty minerality on the palate, juicy curve of acidity with a thrilling vibrating finish

Food recommendation

stuffed paprika, guinea-fowl, veal, beef (roast beef, boiled beef, boiled filet of beef), game dishes, duck breast, freshwater fish (carp), crayfish, lobster, gratinated oysters