Nikolaihof Gelber Muskateller 2022

With almost 2,000 years of history, Nikolaihof is the oldest winery in Austria and one of the first in the world to have begun working by biodynamic principles according to the regulations of the Demeter Association. In 1894 the Saahs family took over the estate and carried on the traditions the monks had established here. Integrated farming continued, and even as winemaking and grape growing took a larger role at Nikolaihof in the 1960s, chemicals were never used in farming. Nikolaihof has been practicing Bio-dynamics since 1971, making them one of the longest Bio-dynamic practicing wineries in the world. Nikolaihof became Demeter certified Biodynamic in 1998. Annual bottle production of 95 000 bottles.

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Gelber Muskateller (Muscat Petits Grains Blanc) from the Wachau region of Austria. It comes from soils with loess on Danube gravel.

Taste Profile:A lean, juicy, totally dry and racy Muskateller, with this brilliant kick of freshness at the back. It has a floral & perfumed nose, with a waft of oxidativeness that wanes off gracefully to expose it’s aromatic expression. Yellow stone fruit and citrusy, herbal freshness grace this wine, giving it a balanced palate & playful finish

Winemaking Process: The spontaneously fermented wine was matured in large wood and bottled after approximately 6 months. Besides 11.5 vol.-% alcohol, it has 6 grams of residual sugar and 5.8 grams of acidity.