Making wine is something very personal for Elisabeth Rücker. It is an important part of her life and she reveals a lot about herself. "The way I am and what I do may sometimes come across as a bit weird. But it is only when the familiar is broken that something new is created. She has given her wine line her own name: Elisabeth. This stands for authentic character from the heart of the Weinviertel. According to Chinese science, optimal energy flow requires the five elements of fire, water, earth, wood and metal to be in harmony. These control and nourish each other, but can also destroy each other. Viticulture, which is so closely linked to nature, is a particularly vivid illustration of the interrelationships between the five elements. This is precisely what Elisabeth Rücker's work is all about - understanding how to maintain the natural balance. The Grüner Veltliner variety is clearly in the foreground. Once as the wine of origin "Weinviertel DAC", once as "Alte Reben". Rücker expresses its involvement with the terroir in these wines. Riesling is also bottled as "Classic" and "Alte Reben". There is also a preference for Chardonnay, which reveals international inspiration in its style. The white wines ferment and mature in stainless steel tanks. They remain in contact with the fine lees for a long time and thus maintain their stability. "Sharpening my awareness again, finding out about new developments in the wine industry, getting new ideas. To be able to see my own work through the eyes of others, I always need distance. I find this by traveling, listening to music and talking to my friends," says the young winemaker.
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