Description
“Respectful, subtle – moving” is the motto of Hannes and Petra Harkamp. In Sausal in southern Styria the two cultivate 20 hectares of vineyards according to biodynamic guidelines Demeter certified. Hannes Harkamp is particularly talented in producing elegant Sekts, using the traditional method of bottle fermentation as well as vibrant white wines of origin. Here, too, biodynamic viticulture plays a decisive role.
“Our Pinot Blanc impresses with its liveliness, which reveals its Sausal origins. It is yellow-fruity and spicy with hints of ripe pear and pineapple on the palate. It is very elegant and impresses with its lightness and freshness.” – Hannes Harkamp Winemaker
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Pinot Blanc |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Steirerland |
| Brand | Harkamp |
| Vintage | 2020 |
About Austrian Wine
Austria is a country with over 4000 years of wine making history, however, it unfortunately doesn’t seem to enjoy the status and popularity that the high quality of it’s wines deserve. Decades later, the country is still feeling the effects of a scandal in 1985 that destroyed its credibility at the time.
Grüner Veltliner is the most important wine made in Austria, distinguished by its lightly fruity, noticeable spice and characteristic white pepper notes. This variety comprises roughly a third of all plantings. In terms of volume, Riesling plays a much smaller role than in Germany, but is responsible for some of the most appreciated dry white wines made in the country.
In red varietals, Austrian native varieties are dominant and include the tart and peppery Zweigelt, spicy and dense Blaufränkisch and juicy Saint Laurent.
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