Producer wine
Schmelzers Weingut

COUNTRY :
Austria

REGION :

PRODUCTION :

Georg Schmelzer
Georg works biodynamically according to the strict Demeter guidelines. He is among the pioneers of biodynamic viniculture.  In respect of nature, he vinifies regional wines.
 
CUVÉES
Wine

Schmelzer “Dion” Pet-Nat

Region: Neusiedlersee
Grape: Scheurebe, Welschriesling
Vineyard Size: 15ha total
Soil: various – gravel, sand, chalk
Farming: organic/biodynamic; dry-farming
Harvest: hand-harvesting late in season
Winemaking: indigenous yeasts; gravity-fed/no pumping;
Fining: None
Filtration: None
So2: None added.

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Schmelzer “Redition” Red

Region: Neusiedlersee
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Roesler, Zweigelt
Vineyard Size: 15ha total
Soil: various – gravel, sand, chalk
Farming: organic/biodynamic; dry-farming
Harvest: hand-harvesting late in season
Winemaking: blend of grapes from 4 consecutive vintages all fermented with indigenous yeasts; gravity-fed/no pumping
Aging: large, used wooden casks
Fining: None
Filtration: None
So2: None added.

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Schmelzer Zweigelt

Region: Gols, Burgenland
Grape: Zweigelt
Vineyard Size: 15ha total
Soil: various – gravel, sand, chalk
Average Age of Vines:
Farming: organic/biodynamic; dry-farming
Harvest: hand-harvesting late in season
Winemaking: indigenous yeasts; gravity-fed/no pumping; left to age sur lie for several months
Aging: large, used wooden casks
Fining: None
Filtration: None
So2: None added.

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Schmelzer Welschriesling

Region: Gols, Burgenland
Grape: Welschriesling
Vineyard Size: 15ha total
Soil: various – gravel, sand, chalk
Average Age of Vines:
Farming: organic/biodynamic; dry-farming
Harvest: hand-harvesting late in season
Winemaking: indigenous yeasts; gravity-fed/no pumping; left to age sur lie for several months
Aging: large, used wooden casks
Fining: None
Filtration: None
So2: None added.

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Schmelzer Grüner Vetliner

Region: Gols, Burgenland
Grape: Grüner Vetliner
Vineyard Size: 15ha total
Soil: various – gravel, sand, chalk
Average Age of Vines:
Farming: organic/biodynamic; dry-farming
Harvest: hand-harvesting late in season
Winemaking: indigenous yeasts; gravity-fed/no pumping; left to age sur lie for several months
Aging: large, used wooden casks
Fining: None
Filtration: None
So2: None added.

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Schmelzer Ergreifend Weisse Cuvée Burgenland

Region: Gols, Burgenland
Grape: Grüner Veltliner, Weissburgunder, Samling
Vineyard Size: 15ha total
Soil: various – gravel, sand, chalk
Average Age of Vines:
Farming: organic/biodynamic; dry-farming
Harvest: hand-harvesting late in season
Winemaking: extended skin contact; indigenous yeasts; gravity-fed/no pumping; left to age sur lie for several months
Aging: large, used wooden casks
Fining: None
Filtration: None
So2: None added.