Johanneshof Reinisch, Rotgipfler Satzing 2017 Arneis The balance is top notch

The balance is top notch

with terrific energy to the youthfully tight flavors of raspberry and stone

red oak and pepper tree to achieve a complex

but also fudge and milk chocolate

The palate is also very fruity with fresh acidity

Johanneshof Reinisch, Rotgipfler Satzing 2017 Arneis The balance is top notchEver had a Rotgipfler? If not, you must & this is a superb example. This super rare grape has about 100 hectares planted worldwide, most of which are in the Thermenregion, just south of Vienna. The 13 hectare silty loam and clay Satzing vineyard has a sunny & very warm exposed south east facing slope, despite being 320 m asl. The Rotgipfler vines are over 40 years old, 20% is aged in old 700 ltr barrels for 17 months with the lees being stirred weekly