Complex and deep orange wines with very nice acidity that balances out the multi-layered structure. Soft tannins, hints of herbs, caramel, oaky notes, long stable finish. Made with biodynamic sauvignon blanc grapes by 1 year-long semi-carbonic maceration process in closed vats under pressure (very rare method for orange wines) and 2 years ageing in oak barrels. No added sulphur. Taste profile evolves over days and weeks even after opening - one of a kind! Sold out in Europe but we managed to lay our hands on limited quantities! Weingut Rebenhof is located along the southern Styrian wine route in Austria and Harti emphasises natural practices such as biodynamic farming, no additions (e.g. enzymes, cultured yeasts), low yields, long aging in both steel and Austrian oak, and wines that often lean into skin contact and field blends rather than strict varietal conventions. His philosophy is one of connectedness to the land and experimentation, pushing the boundaries of what Styrian wine can express while maintaining rigorous biodynamic methods and sustainable practices.
