Erwin Sabathi Grauburgunder Ried Jaegerberg Suedsteiermark DAC 2023 13% Vol. 0,75l

The Erwin Sabathi winery, founded in Leutschach an der Weinstrasse in green Styria, Austria, experienced a significant upswing in 1992 when Erwin Sabathi, a tenth-generation descendant, joined his parents' business. On this basis, he independently established the now renowned "Erwin Sabathi" brand.

The winery's coat of arms is characterized by rich symbolism embedded in a design of black and gold elements. Divided by a golden crosshair, the first field shows an oak tree with three leaves and three acorns, the second a vine with grapes and leaves, the third two diagonally crossed swords and the fourth a brown trout - all in gold. Above this coat of arms is a helmet with black and gold covers, on top of which is a black cushion fringed in gold, on which two golden lions hold a silver shell. These elements symbolize stability and value.

The grapes of the Grauburgunder Ried Jaegerberg are harvested by hand. They grow on Gamlitzer Schlier with quartz sand deposits, which give the wine its unmistakable structure. Vinification is carried out using natural yeast according to traditional methods, after which the wine matures for 16 months in large oak barrels. It is bottled in January 2025 and sealed with a screw cap to ensure freshness and longevity. It has a maturation potential of 10 years or more, during which it will develop its aromas to perfection.

Situated in the cadastral municipality of Kranach in Gamlitz, the Jaegerberg vineyard benefits from moderate temperature differences between day and night, making it an ideal location for cultivating Burgundy varieties such as Pinot Gris. These climatic conditions allow the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, allowing the wine to develop its characteristic elegance and fine aromas.

Bottled: January 2024