2012 121 Brut Nature

Weingut Markus Altenburger

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Tasting Notes

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Tasting from 06.10.2023: Peter Moser, Gerhild Burkhard, Benjamin Herzog, Dominik Vombach, Ulrich Sautter, Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler, Irene Forni

Bright, deep golden orange in colour with silver reflections, and a very fine mousse. On the nose, delicate herbal spice, some nougat, white apple, ripe stone fruit, hints of peach, orange zest, and a touch of minerality. The juicy palate is elegant, with fine fruit expression, a hint of apricot and white peach, fresh acidity, with a lingering saline-mineral finish, delicately fruity on the aftertaste. Potential for further ageing.

More about the tasting »Falstaff Sparkling Special 2023«

Bright golden orange, silver reflections, very fine mousse. Delicate herbal spice, some nougat, white apple, hints of peach, ripe stone fruit, orange zest, mineral touch. Juicy, elegant, fine fruit expression, a touch of apricot and white peach, fresh acidity, mineral and salty finish, good persistency, subtle fruit on the finish, good ageing potential. 121 months on the lees, 400 magnums produced.

More about the tasting »Weinguide Österreich und Nachbarländer 2023/24«
Region
Austria
The history of Austrian viticulture dates back to 3000 BC, as evidenced by the discovery of grape seeds in Krems. For a long time, viticulture in the country...
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Region: Austria
Category: Sparkling Wine - Sekt
Grape Variety: Blauer Zweigelt
Vintage: 2012
Taste: brut nature
Alcohol Level: 12%
Expansion: 121 months bottle fermentation
Stopper: Cork
Type of Production: conventional
Certificates: kein Zertifikat
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Weingut Markus Altenburger

7093 Jois
Österreich
+43 (2160) 71089
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