Gross · Nussberg, Südsteiermark · Austria
Dry white wine · Sauvignon Blanc · 75 cl
Gross Bergwein (“mountain wine”) is an organic South Styrian Sauvignon Blanc from steep hillside vineyards, made with whole-bunch pressing and slow, spontaneous fermentation in traditional wooden casks. A mirror of the South Styrian terroir. Selected for Central Wines by Master Sommelier Adam Michocki.
Tasting note
Gripping aromas of grapefruit, pimento and salted lemon. With air come jasmine, a flinty smokiness, yellow pepper and cassis. Saline on the palate, with juicy fruit and a touch of chalk dust; refined and precise on the finish, and dangerously drinkable.
Pair with
Goat's cheese, asparagus, grilled fish, seafood and herb-led dishes.
Details
- Producer: Weingut Gross
- Region: Südsteiermark DAC, Austria
- Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Style: dry white
- Winemaking: hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, spontaneous fermentation in wooden casks
- Certification: organic
- Alcohol: 13% abv
- Bottle: 75 cl
About Gross
Weingut Gross sits on the Nussberg in South Styria, one of the region's most renowned vineyards, and is consistently ranked among Austria's best white wine producers. Martina and Johannes Gross farm steep, hand-worked organic vineyards on both sides of the Austrian–Slovenian border, where cool Alpine winds meet warm Adriatic air.