Zieregg Grosse Lage Sudsteiermark Morillon (Chardonnay)

Austria
Styria
2021

The part of single-vineyard Zieregg where the Morillon is planted changes from limestone to marl, which has more heat storage capacity and is ideal for a full-bodied wine. It’s very steep with a 50% gradiant. Cool winds favor the aromatic expression of the grape. Aged for 24 months on lees in small, neutral oak barrels. Bottled unfiltered.

95 points
"Lots of smoked-bacon character but also a note of apples caramelized in butter make this surprisingly rich and full-bodied chardonnay for this high-altitude region stand out. Only in the bright, long finish does the mountain freshness of the Steiermark come through, and how delightful it is to smell its dew-laden meadows. From organically grown grapes."
James Suckling,
James Suckling
November 2024

SKU/Code: 
DB3347-21
Product Line: 
California Portfolio
National Portfolio
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Chardonnay
Farming Type: 
Organic