2021WeingutMaria&SeppMusterErde,Steiermark,Austria

<p>Erde means “earth” in German, reminiscing where it all begins for good natural wine, as well as the earthiness of this long-skin-contact cuvée, born of grapes macerated for up to 12 months.</p><p>Age of Vines: around 30 years old</p><p>Soil: Opok – Limestone and clay silt</p><p>Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc and Morillon (Chardonnay)</p><p>Making of: Grapes are hand-harvested and half of them are destemmed. The grapes then macerate on the skins for 12 months before they are transferred to 1200-liter oval wooden tanks for elevage for about 20 months. Bottled without fining or filtration, no sulfur added.</p>