- COUNTRY
- Austria
- GRAPE
- Pinot Noir
Welschriesling
- IMPORTER
- Kily Import
- REGION
- Burgenland
- SIZE
- 750ml
- WINE TYPE
- Sparkling
- WINEMAKER
- Claus Preisinger
50% Welschriesling, 50% Pinot Noir from vineyards around the Neusiedlersee. The profile is super dry, but with bold red fruit on the nose, and a fine bead. The Pet-Nat category is not always known for "serious" wines, as I've found many winemakers make a Pet-Nat when they don't know what else to do with fruit, or others just make them for easy money (they are pretty hip right now). With Preisinger's bubbles, there is clearly a commitment to making real wine, whether it's sparkling or still. I know the price is in that "why not Champagne" realm, but I dare say it's worth it based on the quality of the wine. -Chambers St