Erwin Sabathi

Chardonnay Ried Pössnitzberg Grosse STK Alte Reben 2020

Dieser Wein ist ein wahrhaft charaktervoller und charmanter Ausdruck des Steiermark-Terroirs. Seine Vielschichtigkeit und mineralische Präsenz machen ihn zu einem idealen Begleiter für gehobene Fischgerichte und Meeresfrüchte.

Medium greenish yellow, silver glints. Herbaceous savoury notes, a hint of dark nougat, flint nuances, a touch of grapefruit, white tropical fruit, peach, and candied orange zest. Full-bodied, complex, lush honeydew melon, filigree acidity, saline-citrus finish followed by gentle resonating expression of fruit. Excellent length, well-balanced, definite ageing potential.

Erwin Sabathi's 2020 Chardonnay Ried Pössnitzberg Alte Reben GSTK is an impressive and complex white wine from hard limestone marl soils. It is clear, dense and elegant on the nose that is reminiscent of flint and iodine, with a fine reduction and Burgundian feel. Silky, fresh and with elegant richness in the mouth, this is a full-bodied, firm, persistently mineral and Burgundian Chardonnay with fine yeasty and saline notes but also ripe, intense fruit and persistent, grippy structure. This is a great, complex and persistent Chardonnay from Leutschach! 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2022.

Attractive nose of toasted baguette with plenty of candied lemon. Excellent interplay of lemon-curd aroma with fine tannins and chalky minerality. Then comes the long finish with subtle chalky and Amalfi lemon-zest character. Many years of life ahead of it. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.