Nikolaihof Neuburger 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% Neuburger from the Wachau, Austria. From 14-year-old vines in the Im Weingebirge and the Silberbichl Bischofpoint. Grown on loess soil on Danube gravel

Taste Profile: Comparable to Silvaner, the variety also has similar gastronomic qualities to Veltliner. A lighter style of a typical Neuburger, it has fine creaminess, some pear and quince push through, delicate nutty aromas, hay and beeswax. Smooth and spicy. Full of tension and with a backbone; elegance paired with finesse

High ageing potential

Winemaking Process: Selective manual harvest. The wine is fermented on natural yeast without the addition of sugars, enzymes or flavor enhancers. Matured for 6 months in old oak barrels