Weißbürgunder, Traminer, Frühroter Veltliner, Welschriesling from Niederösterreich, Austria. Certified Organic, Biodynamic practicing, Low Intervention.

HISTORY: Zushmann Schöfmann is a 17 hectare certifed organic estate run by husband and wife team, Else Zuschmann and Peter Schöfmann. The estate is located in the undisturbed, quite natural environment in Martinsdorf. This sub-region is located in the eastern part of the Weinvertel (the ‘wine quarter’), located 20 minutes from Vienna. Else’s family background is agriculture and she is trained wine production. Peter trained as a chef and has always loved wine. In 2000, Else began working on her family farm, and in 2007, the couple made the decision to focus on their passion and produce wine. Their aim is to produce elegant, well-structured wines with harmony, balance and the ability to age. Vineyard planted in 1970.

VINIFICATION: Certifed organic, hand harvested, de-stemmed, natural settling, fermentation at 16 degrees Celsius, 6 weeks on lees, no MLF to retain freshness, cold stabilized and filtered.

TASTING NOTES: Zippy and fresh with Ripe Lime, Lime Zest, Orchard fruit, Wild Mountain Herbs and a smack of Salty Minerals on the finish. 

FOOD PAIRING: Poultry, White Meats, Fried Pork Cutlets, Fried Chicken, Snacks, Asparagus, Vegetarian Dishes.