Austrian Sankt Laurent 2021/22 Rosi Schuster 750ml

Grapes: 100% Sankt Laurent.
Region: Austria> Burgenland> Neusiedlersee-Huegelland.
Notes: Organic & Sustainable cultivation according to certified rules. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with the vineyard's own yeasts. Large oak barrel aging. Tannin: Med. Acidity: Med.

Description: Darkly-colored St. Laurent came from Alsace and Germany in the mid 1860s. The name comes from Saint Lawrence’s day, August 10th, at which point the grapes become edible. The wines are characterized by a wildly fresh sour-cherry aromatic, coupled with high extract and solid tannins. A good example, like this wine, will show elegance and sophistication. The acid is moderate but brings out a strongly mineral element. Alcohol is not high, only 12%, and the wine is quite drinkable now. There is a fine, slightly rustic element, which gives the wine plenty of character. Perfect for red meats or hearty vegetarian fare. The wine spent one year in large barrels.

The founding steps of their winery were laid by Rosi and Franz Schuster in the late 1970s. Rosi graduated from viticulture school in Eisenstadt and was subsequently working at her parents winery in Sankt Margarethen, Burgenland. Franz was a professor for cellar management in Eisenstadt and decided to merge his vineyards to the newly created family winery. Currently their son, Hannes has taken over the winemaking duties. Hannes has restructured the vineyards, converted them to organic farming placing his main focus on the native grape varieties; Blaufränkisch and Sankt Laurent. Burgenland, one of Europe’s oldest and most exciting region and its geological foundation of the Pannonian basin, shaped by its soft rolling hills stands at the core of his vision. "Indigenous varieties help translate this origin and allow me to bottle true reflections of the region." - Hannes Schuster.

Food Pairing: Game, hearty vegetable dishes.