{"title":"Gernot Heinrich Winery","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eWeingut Gernot Heinrich produces biodynamic wines in Gols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gernot Heinrich winery is located in Gols on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl and manages vineyards on both sides of the lake using biodynamic and Demeter-certified methods. It is not an establishment that constructs wines, but one that allows them to happen: spontaneously fermented, minimally fined, ranging from bold Blaufränkisch to cloudy natural wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/strong\u003e is a biodynamic family business in Gols in the Austrian Burgenland, run by Heike and Gernot Heinrich. Their nearly 100 hectares of vines grow on both sides of Lake Neusiedl, in the Neusiedlersee and Leithaberg regions. The winery has been Demeter-certified since 2006 and is a member of the Pannobile and respekt-BIODYN associations. Falstaff named Gernot Heinrich Winemaker of the Year in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--nl--\u003ch3\u003eA place by the lake and the slopes opposite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGols is situated on the flat, warm, and windy eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl, while the Leitha Mountains rise up directly opposite. The entire winery spans the space between these two very different worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Gols side, you will find humus-rich heath soils, sandy loam, and red Danube gravel. This is home to the single vineyards Gabarinza, Salzberg, and Rosenberg, and two of these names reappear in the product range as wine names. In Austria, that is a statement in itself, because a vineyard site only becomes a label when it delivers something distinctive every single year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lake acts like a giant heater, storing the warmth of the day and releasing it at night; this balance grants the grapes a long, calm ripening period. In addition, there is the wind across the plain, which allows the grapes to dry off quickly after damp nights. It takes care of a good portion of the work that is done by spraying elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side of the lake is cooler, steeper, and geologically older. That is where the \"Alter Berg\" vineyard near Winden am See is located on calcareous sandstone, Leitha limestone, and Tertiary shell limestone, along with the \"Edelgraben\" near Breitenbrunn on mica and quartzite schist, and the \"Hackelsberg\" near Jois. Limestone and schist give the wines that coolness and saline quality that the warm Gols soils alone cannot provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a winery to cultivate both shores is not a matter of course in Burgenland, but a decision with consequences. It incurs travel time and forces the harvest to take place at different times at two locations. In return, the same Blaufränkisch can be vinified once as warm and broad, and once as cool and taut, without changing the variety. That difference is then in the glass rather than in the brochure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--nl--\u003ch3\u003eBiodynamic here means, above all, letting be\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We work with nature, not against it\" is the phrase the winery uses to summarize its approach. In the vineyard, this translates primarily into a great deal of manual labor that no tractor can replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic viticulture goes beyond organic, because while it avoids synthetic sprays and fertilizers, it also incorporates compost preparations and cover crops between the vine rows. Above all, it involves a different perspective that views the operation as a cycle rather than a series of individual work steps. Animals are as much a part of this cycle as a vegetable garden, and the winery describes this itself under the heading of \"taking the liberty\" (sich die Freyheit zu nehmen).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is monitored by two independent bodies: Demeter, the oldest biodynamic association, and respekt-BIODYN, which brings together biodynamic winemakers from Austria, Germany, Italy, and Hungary. The responsible organic inspection body bears the number AT-BIO-402 and appears as the final line under every product description in this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe restraint continues in the cellar, as the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously, using only the yeasts that arrive from the vineyard. Many wines mature in large used wooden barrels rather than new barriques, which would impart their own flavor. Some bottles are even sold without any added sulfur, which causes the results to fluctuate from year to year, and that is precisely the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--nl--\u003ch3\u003eBlaufränkisch as the spearhead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed varieties define the estate, and Blaufränkisch leads the way. It is Austria's late-ripening red flagship variety, with distinct acidity, peppery spice, and firm tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside it grow Zweigelt, Sankt Laurent, Pinot Noir, and Merlot, which are used to create the accessible estate wines, the single-vineyard wines with the Leithaberg DAC designation, and the estate’s great cuvées. Among them, Salzberg is the signature wine, joined by Gabarinza, Alter Berg, and the Pannobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePannobile is not a vineyard, but a group of winemaker families based around Gols. Each bottles a wine under this shared name, made exclusively from indigenous varieties, and the vintage is approved by the group rather than the individual winery. Gernot Heinrich is one of the members who introduced the biodynamic concept to this group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate’s white wine offering is broader than its red reputation might suggest. Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc from the Leitha Mountains stand alongside Pinot Gris, Traminer, Neuburger, Muscat Ottonel, Welschriesling, and Grüner Veltliner. Those looking for the bright side of the range will find it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e, and the dark side in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--nl--\u003ch3\u003eTaking the liberty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside its classic wines, the estate manages a second line that involves even less intervention than the first, and it wears its attitude right in its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Freyheit\" wines are natural wines, meaning they are fermented on the skins, unfiltered, and usually bottled without added sulfur. This includes the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-2022\"\u003eGraue Freyheit\u003c\/a\u003e from Pinot Gris, the Muscat Freyheit from Muscat Ottonel, the Roter Traminer, and the red Pinot Freyheit. Because the juice remains in contact with the skins for days, even white grapes gain color and tannins, resulting in an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/orange-wine\"\u003eorange wine\u003c\/a\u003e with structure instead of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's \"naked\" line is significantly more accessible, as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-naked-red-non-vintage\"\u003enaked red\u003c\/a\u003e, naked white, and naked rosé are the uncomplicated entry points to the winery: juicy, drinkable, and with screw caps instead of ceremony. Those who have only heard of natural wine by rumor are well-advised to start here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, there are a few bottles that do not fit into either series, and the first of these sparkles. The Pet Nat named \"Oh when the saints\" finishes its fermentation in the bottle, and its name derives from the Sankt Laurent grape variety. The \"late harvest red\" is a dense red dessert wine made from late-harvested grapes. And the Verjus is a sour green juice from unripe grapes, used in the kitchen to add acidity without being vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--nl--\u003ch3\u003eWinemaker of the Year and a reputation beyond borders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate’s awards go back a long way, and they concern not so much individual bottles as the philosophy behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFalstaff named Gernot Heinrich Winemaker of the Year in 2000 and has awarded the winery the Red Wine Prize multiple times. Today, the wine guide wein.plus ranks the estate among the best producers in the world. Approximately 500,000 bottles leave the winery each year, heading to more than 20 EU countries as well as Switzerland, the USA, and Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is remarkable is not so much the length of this list as the period of time it spans. An estate that was celebrated around the turn of the millennium for powerful, dense red wines is praised twenty years later for cloudy, unsulfured natural wines. Anyone who can achieve both without losing their signature style in the process has taken a risk twice and been proven right twice. Hats off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see what is currently in stock in the grid below, and the best way to get started depends on what you are looking for. If you would like to approach them slowly, take a \"naked\" or a \"Freyheit,\" and if you want to know what this house is capable of in a good year, then choose the Salzberg. Both paths lead to the same place by the lake, just via very different detours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-verjus-gruensaft","title":"Verjuice Green Juice","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eVerjus Green Juice from the Gernot Heinrich Winery in Gols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVerjus green juice by Gernot Heinrich is an acidic juice made from unripe Zweigelt grapes, gently filtered and briefly pasteurized. It is neither wine nor vinegar, but a condiment that adds acidity without masking the flavor of a dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerjus green juice\u003c\/strong\u003e is the green grape juice from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols in Austria's Burgenland region, pressed from grapes that are still firm and unripe on the vine at the end of July. Verjus literally means green juice, and that is exactly what is in the 370-milliliter bottle. It is not fermented, which is why it remains a culinary condiment rather than a late-night beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape must, meadow herbs, and crisp apple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is reminiscent of fresh grape must, meadow herbs shortly after being cut, and crisp apples that are not yet fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the green juice is fresh and fruity; its acidity is vibrant and stimulating. It remains milder than a wine vinegar because it completely lacks the sharpness of acetic acid. What you taste is grape and not fermentation, and that makes all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed with mineral water in a 1:10 ratio, it makes a refreshing drink for hot afternoons. It requires no added sugar yet tastes like more than just sour water. A sprig of mint or a slice of cucumber moves the whole thing in the direction of an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Verjus represents in the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerjus acidifies a dish without competing with wine or vinegar, which is why it has long been highly regarded in fine dining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere vinegar masks the aromas of a sauce and wine overrides them with its own character, Verjus brings only acidity and leaves everything else untouched. It adds tension to soups and sauces, and can be used to pickle vegetables or marinate poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has become established in many kitchens as a mild vinegar substitute because it seasons subtly and still works where a vinegar would be far too overpowering. Even delicate companions like asparagus or artichokes tolerate it without clashing. In a vinaigrette, it takes on the role of vinegar without the oil having to fight against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly harvest and gentle bottling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung asparagus, a leaf salad with nut oil, and marinated poultry tolerate this acidity better than any sharp vinegar while retaining their own flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place at the end of July, using 100% Zweigelt while the berries are still firm and have barely developed any sugar, as this very unripeness is what defines the juice. After a short period of resting, during which the solid particles settle, it is gently filtered and then briefly pasteurized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce opened, the bottle belongs in the refrigerator, where the contents will keep for three to four weeks. 370 milliliters is enough for many dishes, as a generous splash is often all that is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther acidic companions for the kitchen can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fruchtessig\"\u003efruit vinegar\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-naked-white-2023\"\u003enaked white\u003c\/a\u003e, an unfiltered white wine made from four grape varieties, comes from the same vineyards. A look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich Winery\u003c\/a\u003e shows how broadly this producer is positioned between juice and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"370 ml","offer_id":53071251177806,"sku":"013HEI0008","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-verjus-gruensaft-2019_42ca0b58-4ff1-4f26-9a48-cd9905cccc80.jpg?v=1751010625"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-pannobile-2017","title":"Pannobile – 2017","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePannobile 2017 - Organic Red Wine from Winery Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGernot Heinrich Pannobile 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organic red wine made from Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt grapes, some of which grew on southern slopes around Gols and some on limestone and slate soils on the eastern slopes of the Leithagebirge, i.e. on both sides of Lake Neusiedl in the Austrian Burgenland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose detects dark berry fruits such as blueberries, sloe, black cherry, along with a sweet floral scent, something reminiscent of almonds, and a spiciness, even smokiness, due to the slate. On the palate, the Pannobile from Weingut Heinrich shows fine-grained, grippy tannins while also offering a velvety softness and a pleasant coolness. Resistance to drinking is futile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGernot Heinrich – Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch grapes, hand-picked from early September to early October 2017, grow in vineyards organically cultivated by Heiko and Gernot Heinrich with great manual effort and care. After harvesting, the grapes remain on the mash in wooden fermenters for three weeks, ferment spontaneously, and are then gently pressed in a basket press. The Pannobile matured for 21 months in used 500-liter oak barrels before being bottled at the end of July 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePannobile – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing region Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety 60% Zweigelt, 40% Blaufränkisch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.5% Vol. Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.2 g\/l Acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l Residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body BIO-AT-402 Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073777590606,"sku":"014HEI0008","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268353870,"sku":"014HEI0008_3","price":75.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-pannobile-2017.jpg?v=1751009149"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-roter-traminer-freyheit-2022","title":"Roter Traminer Freedom – 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGernot Heinrich Roter Traminer Freyheit – a biodynamic natural wine from Austria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoter Traminer Freyheit 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eGernot Heinrich\u003c\/strong\u003e, which owes its name to the 100% Roter Traminer grapes, is an unfiltered, cloudy, biodynamic natural wine from Austria. Macerated, off-color, yeast-cloudy. For friends of diversity who want to open up to newly strengthened, traditional positions. This wine by Gernot Heinrich is the result of his endeavor to help old character varieties experience a renaissance. The Roter Traminer Freyheit is an aromatic, fragrant, complex food companion with a creamy texture and bitterness that encourages drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2012, during a visit to Burgenland at the winery of Heike and Gernot Heinrich, we were able to taste the very first Roter Traminer Freyheit 2011 directly from the barrel. It was an impressive experience, one that was lasting and prompted us to dive into the world of macerated orange wines. Anyone who, like me, likes Traminer, preferably dry, will also be captivated by this Roter Traminer. I remember it like yesterday when Gernot asked me: \"And what do you smell?\" It took some courage to articulate what I perceived, because in addition to yellow roses and nutmeg, I smelled crispy roasted chicken skin. Yes, that's how it was!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roter Traminer Freyheit 2022 smells like a pale ale: of hops and again yellow roses, of exotic fruits and of bittersweet rooibos tea. But for all its fragrance, it is dry on the palate, which is wonderful. This orange wine is powerful and graceful at the same time and shows substantial extravagance, lingering long on the palate. And it still goes well with roasted chicken from the oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGernot Heinrich – Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roter Traminer grows on the southeastern slopes of Spiegel in Breitenbrunn and Hochfeld in Winden, deeply rooted in the fossil-rich limestone sandstone soil permeated by eroded mica schist. The vineyards are cultivated biodynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes, hand-picked at the end of August 2022, were allowed to ferment spontaneously and were left on the mash with the stems for 19 days before being gently pressed in a basket press. The Roter Traminer Freyheit underwent a natural malolactic fermentation, in which the more aggressive malic acid is converted into milder lactic acid. This brings typical notes and, above all, a pleasant creaminess to the wine, which was allowed to mature on its natural lees for 17 months in large, used oak barrels before being bottled unfiltered and without added sulfur at the end of February 2024. Please shake the clay bottle before enjoying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoter Traminer Freyheit – a natural wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin natural wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety Roter Traminer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.0% Vol. Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.8 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body BIO-AT-402 Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073777623374,"sku":"014HEI0009","price":29.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268681550,"sku":"014HEI0009_3","price":85.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-roter-traminer-freyheit-2022.jpg?v=1751009152"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-2014","title":"Blaufränkisch Leithaberg – 2014","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC 2014 - Gernot Heinrich Burgenland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGernot Heinrich Blaufränkisch Leithaberg 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organic red wine grown in old vineyards on the eastward-sloping hillsides of the Leitha Mountains in Jois, Winden, and Breitenbrunn, overlooking Lake Neusiedl. These vineyards are characterized by the region's typical fossil-rich limestone and sandy limestone, as well as mica schist. On the nose, it offers a multi-layered fruitiness of red currants, ripe cherries, and tart blueberries, meeting peaty autumn leaves, fresh truffles, and roasted root vegetables. On the palate, in addition to the complexity of its aromas, it shows taut acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a wonderfully lean, stony length with a chalky origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGernot Heinrich – Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blaufränkisch grapes, hand-picked in early October, come from vineyards biodynamically farmed with great care and attention by Heike and Gernot Heinrich. After harvesting, the grapes remain on the skins for three weeks in wooden fermentation vats, spontaneously fermented, and then gently pressed with a basket press. The Blaufränkisch Leithaberg matured for 20 months in used 500-liter oak barrels before being bottled in mid-August 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 2014, a completely underestimated vintage that was prejudged! The flint notes have wonderfully integrated themselves, disappear with air, and what remains are pure, lively wines with a long finish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg – A Wine and its Values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing Region Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeithaberg DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety Blaufränkisch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.0 % Vol. Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.7 g\/l Acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l Residual Sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Control Body BIO-AT-402 Austria Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073778934094,"sku":"014HEI0024","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268190030,"sku":"014HEI0024_6","price":122.22,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-2014.jpg?v=1751009177"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-late-harvest-red-spaetlese-2014","title":"late harvest red – late harvest – 2014","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eLate harvest red from the Gernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLate harvest red by Gernot Heinrich is a red Spätlese made from Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and Merlot that is only produced in exceptional years. It is not a sweet liqueur wine, but rather a powerful red wine whose residual sugar cushions the high alcohol content instead of accentuating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate harvest red\u003c\/strong\u003e is the red Spätlese from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, located in Austria's Burgenland region, harvested from the town's oldest hillside sites. The south-west-facing vineyards are situated on glacial red terrace gravel and fine-grained, sandy-loam sedimentary soils. With 15.0 percent alcohol, this is the most powerful wine the winery offers for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDark berries, cedarwood, and tobacco\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma has great depth, led by dark berries, followed by a subtle herbal spice, a hint of cedarwood, and finally tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery notes that this red wine is reminiscent of a Vintage Port, and that hits the nail on the head. Power and sweetness pursue the same goal here without resulting in a sweet wine in the glass. What remains is a dark, warm wine with a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe residual sweetness settles beneath the alcohol, smoothing out its sharp edges. As a result, the wine feels neither cloying nor harsh, but dense, velvety, and surprisingly agile for its weight. If you let it sit in the glass, it becomes even rounder over the course of half an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBotrytis, late harvest, and long aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of October 2014, the botrytis-affected grapes were harvested by hand—weeks after the rest of the harvest—which is the source of its concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotrytis is the noble rot that makes the grape skin permeable and allows water to evaporate. What remains inside becomes more concentrated and gives the wine its weight. Without an autumn providing the right conditions, this level of concentration does not occur, which is why it is not produced in every vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter spontaneous fermentation, the grapes remained on the skins in wooden fermentation vats and steel tanks for two weeks before being pressed gently. The wine then matured for 52 months in wooden vats and steel tanks. It was only bottled at the end of March 2019, more than four years after the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere this Spätlese belongs in the evening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark chocolate, a warm chocolate cake, and robust blue cheese can stand up to the weight of this Spätlese and even complement it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it in the glass at sixteen degrees in small quantities, as longevity counts for much more than volume here. At this weight, 750 milliliters are enough for an entire evening with a larger group. An opened bottle will keep well for several days if sealed, without the wine appearing tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a bottle remains in the cellar for a few more years, it will continue to evolve, as a Spätlese of this kind is in no hurry to mature. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-2014\"\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg\u003c\/a\u003e, which is vinified dry and shows the other side of the winery, comes from the same vintage. You can find darker companions for the evening in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/a\u003e collection demonstrates the full spectrum this house covers between light and powerful wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLate harvest red – a Spätlese and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e15.0% ABV alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.7 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e13.5 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073786208590,"sku":"014HEI0001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268321102,"sku":"014HEI0001_3","price":72.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-late-harvest-red-2014-spaetlese.jpg?v=1751009233"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-gabarinza-2017","title":"Gabarinza – 2017","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eGabarinza from the Gernot Heinrich winery from a single vineyard site in Gols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGabarinza from Gernot Heinrich is a biodynamic red wine cuvée made from Blaufränkisch, Merlot, and Zweigelt, named after an old hillside site in Gols. It is not a blend from many parcels, but rather a wine from a single vineyard grown over red Danube gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabarinza\u003c\/strong\u003e is the single-vineyard cuvée from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, grown on a southwest-facing slope. The soil there consists of sandy loam over red Danube gravel, a substrate that stores heat and drains water quickly. This site is considered one of the oldest and best in Gols. With 13.0 percent alcohol, the 2017 vintage stands firmly on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDark berries, rosehip, and wet leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma begins with dark berries—blueberry, blackberry, and sloe—and pairs them with the tart notes of rosehip. Behind this, something damp emerges that is reminiscent of wet autumn leaves, along with a hint of pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this wine is powerful, meaty, and substantial without becoming loud. The tannin is firmly structured yet does not dry out, thanks to a velvety softness underneath. Above it all is a coolness that gives the wine momentum despite its fullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage has had time to evolve, and the fruit has shifted towards dried plum without becoming dull. It should be decanted an hour in advance, as it was bottled unfiltered and a fine deposit forms at the bottom of the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe soil makes the difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabarinza does not refer to a cuvée concept, but to a single vineyard in Gols whose slope faces southwest, capturing the afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the topsoil lies red Danube gravel, and above it sandy loam; this mixture explains the wine's character better than any list of grape varieties. The gravel stores heat and releases it to the vines at night, while the loam retains some water during dry summers. This creates the combination of fullness and coolness that defines this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand between mid-September and early October 2017, and the berries then remained in wooden fermentation vats with their skins for three weeks. Fermentation occurred spontaneously; the wine was pressed in a basket press and then matured for 28 months in 500-liter used oak barrels. It was not bottled unfiltered until March 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBraised meat and a spoonful of celery purée\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOx cheeks from the braising pot regain the seasoning that hours of cooking have taken away, thanks to this wine. Braised oxtail works in the same direction because its fat finds a counterpart in the firm tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spoonful of celery purée under the meat picks up the earthy side of the wine, bridging the gap between the plate and the glass. 750 milliliters is a tight calculation for a braised dish for four, which is why this wine is also offered in a three-pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing from the same series of great cuvées is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-salzberg-2017\"\u003eSalzberg\u003c\/a\u003e, which hails from a neighboring Gols site and costs significantly more. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-pannobile-2017\"\u003ePannobile\u003c\/a\u003e of the same vintage turns out leaner and works with native varieties. If you are looking for more powerful bottles, you will find them in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e section and at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-hinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGabarinza – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: 35% Blaufränkisch, 35% Merlot, 30% Zweigelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e13.0% ABV alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.8 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073798955342,"sku":"014HEI0021","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268419406,"sku":"014HEI0021_3","price":113.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-gabarinza-2017.jpg?v=1751009378"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-2019","title":"Blaufränkisch – 2019","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eBlaufränkisch from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Burgenland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlaufränkisch from Gernot Heinrich is the estate's signature wine, grown on both sides of Lake Neusiedl and farmed biodynamically. This is not a heavy, oak-dominated single-vineyard wine, but an accessible organic red wine with dark berry fruit, soft tannins, and a touch of toasted spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlaufränkisch\u003c\/strong\u003e is Austria's leading red grape variety, and this one comes from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols in the Austrian region of Burgenland. The grapes for the 2019 vintage grew partly on lime- and slate-rich soils on the eastern slopes of the Leitha Mountains, and partly on sandy loam on the southern slopes of the Parndorfer Platte. You can barely notice the 13.0 percent alcohol; it stands so upright in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack currant, violets, and a hint of chocolate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, black currant rises from the glass, followed by fine sour cherry, tart pomegranate, and the fragrant sweetness of blooming violets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the fruit takes a darker turn, and the acidity maintains the structure without becoming sharp. Joining the berry notes are chocolate and fine roasted aromas, which come from the long time spent in wood. The tannins are soft enough that this red wine is a pleasure to drink today and does not require further aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlaufränkisch ripens late, often not until well into October, and retains a freshness that gives it contour even in warm years. This late ripening is the source of the peppery spice by which you can recognize the variety in the glass. It is considered the leading red variety in Austria and brings a dark seriousness here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom wooden fermentation vats to used oak barrels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-picking process stretches from mid-September to early October 2019, and what happens in the cellar afterward requires, above all, patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes remain on the skins for two weeks, part in wooden fermentation vats and part in steel tanks. They are then gently pressed and ferment spontaneously, triggered solely by the yeasts from the vineyard. Added pure-culture yeast is fundamentally not used in this cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, the difference to an ordinary vintage red wine lies in the calendar, because this wine remains in wood for four years. It rests partly in the fermentation vats and partly in used 500-liter barrels, the wood of which no longer imparts any fresh roasted aroma. It was not bottled until the end of August 2023, and this long rest explains its rounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere this red wine belongs at the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearty dishes from the braising pot are looking for exactly this kind of companion—one that can handle fat and roasted aromas without taking over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beef goulash with plenty of onions accepts it easily as a partner, as does a roast pork with crispy crackling. A mature mountain cheese from the Alpine region brings out the chocolatey side of the wine at the end. It should be served at cellar temperature, as too much warmth takes away the freshness that makes it so drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA more serious version of the same grape variety is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-rich-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-2017\"\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg 2017\u003c\/a\u003e, which comes from old hillside vineyards in the Leitha Mountains. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-rich-zweigelt-2019\"\u003eZweigelt 2019\u003c\/a\u003e from the same cellar shows the second leading Burgenland variety, built significantly lighter and cooler. Further bottles for the long evenings of the year can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBlaufränkisch – an organic wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiodynamically certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% Blaufränkisch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e13.0% Alc. by Vol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.4 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e3.0 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073869734222,"sku":"014HEI0027","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680267403598,"sku":"014HEI0027_6","price":71.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-2019.jpg?v=1751010123"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Pinot Noir – 2023","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePinot Noir from Weingut Gernot Heinrich with a cool tension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir from Gernot Heinrich is a light red wine from Burgenland that spends two weeks on the skins, gaining tension in the process. This is not a broad, sweet Pinot Noir, but a vibrant wine with red-berry fruit, herbal spice, and firm acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is the young red from the Weingut Gernot Heinrich in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, grown in the vineyards around Lake Neusiedl. Limestone-rich soils on the Leithaberg hills near the edge of the forest provide coolness, while the sunny southeastern edge of the Parndorfer Platte contributes gravelly-sandy loam soils and, with them, ripeness. At 12.0 percent alcohol, the 2023 vintage remains lean in structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed-berry fruit and a cool core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass sits a light, translucent red wine whose slender stature is evident long before it reaches the palate. The color barely reaches a dark red, and for this variety, that is not a flaw but its essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens with restraint, bringing red berries, meadow herbs, and the bitter freshness of orange zest. A vibrant acidity flows through the wine on the palate, while the tannins remain gentle. It is precisely this balance that gives it the cool core that sets it apart from the estate's warmer red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be served at cellar temperature, definitely not warm, because the warmth masks the delicate herbal notes and makes the wine appear broader than it is built. Half an hour in a carafe won't hurt it, but this young vintage doesn't need more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly harvest and long skin contact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting is done by hand, as early as the beginning of September 2023, to ensure the acidity in the must is preserved and the wine maintains its cool tension. Early September is an early date for a red wine, and it plays a decisive role in how much freshness ends up in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterward, the grapes spend two weeks on the skins in wooden fermentation vats, twice as long as the previous year. This longer maceration time provides the slightly firmer tannins that give the vintage its structure. The berries only go into the basket press afterward, and fermentation begins spontaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine subsequently matures for seven months in wooden fermentation vats on its natural lees, where no new barrel wood interferes. It was bottled at the beginning of May 2024, grown in vineyards managed according to organic-biological and biodynamic principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBetween roast veal and goat cheese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast veal with a light sauce is a perfect match for this red wine because its acidity loosens up the sauce and its tannins do not overpower the meat. Furthermore, despite its delicacy, the wine brings enough tannins to stand alongside roasted meat without disappearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraised beetroot complements the earthy side of the wine, and fresh young goat cheese provides a salty edge against which the fruit can work. If you spread the wine over two evenings, you will find it even calmer and rounder on the second day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow the wine turned out a year prior is shown by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-pinot-noir-2022\"\u003ePinot Noir 2022\u003c\/a\u003e, which turned out even more delicate after a shorter maceration period. If you are looking for something darker at the same weight, the path leads to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-zweigelt-2019\"\u003eZweigelt\u003c\/a\u003e with its juicy cherry fruit. All other bottles from the estate can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e section and under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eWeingut Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePinot Noir – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.0% Vol. Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.2 g\/l Acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l Residual Sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073869832526,"sku":"014HEI0031","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680267665742,"sku":"014HEI0031_6","price":71.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-pinot-noir-2023-bio.jpg?v=1751010128"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-muscat-freyheit-2019","title":"Muscat Freyheit – 2019","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMuscat Freyheit natural wine in a clay bottle from Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Muscat Freyheit from Gernot Heinrich is a skin-fermented orange wine made from Muskat Ottonel and Pinot Blanc, aged in the fired clay of an amphora. It is not the fragrant, sweet Muscat that the grape variety might suggest, but rather a dry, hazy natural wine with a tart edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscat Freyheit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the aromatic orange wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, Burgenland, Austria, where Muskat Ottonel and Pinot Blanc come together. The Muskat Ottonel grapes take root in the sandy, gravelly loam on the southern slopes of the Parndorfer Platte. The Pinot Blanc comes from the lime- and slate-rich eastern slopes of the Leitha Mountains, from the Breitenbrunn Edelgraben and the Winden Alter Berg vineyards. With 12.5 percent alcohol, the 2019 vintage carries its strength without any heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA tapestry of aromas featuring kumquat and fresh coriander\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tropical fruit profile rises from the glass first—kumquat and sharon fruit—followed by the sweet and tart peel of a grapefruit and a green touch of coriander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind this lie notes of wheatgrass and fennel seeds, the vegetal side that one would hardly expect from this grape variety. On the palate, it remains dry yet creamy, because the tannins from the skins drive the drinkability instead of slowing it down. The haze is part of it, as the wine is bottled unfiltered and will develop sediment over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is bottled in a clay bottle, which blocks light and keeps the contents cool for longer. Because it is opaque, you won't know what color awaits you until you pour it. A gentle rotation of the bottle beforehand brings the yeast back into the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-harvested, basket-pressed, and aged in amphorae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand between the end of August and the beginning of September 2019. Afterward, the must was allowed to ferment spontaneously, using only the yeasts from the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries remained on the skins for twelve days before being gently pressed in a basket press. The coppery color and the tannins of this wine come from this maceration period. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally, rounding out the wine in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then matured for 13 months on its own lees in the amphora. The fired clay contributes neither wood nor vanilla, allowing the wine to remain entirely true to itself. It was bottled unfiltered and without the addition of sulfur at the end of November 2020, at a time when the vineyards were in the process of converting to biodynamic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRoasted dishes, greens, and ripe goat cheese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeared scallops pair well with it, as their sweetness counteracts the tannins, allowing the tropical fruit of the wine to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA green curry with plenty of coriander picks up on the vegetal thread, while a ripe goat cheese with its chalky texture stands up to the creaminess. It shouldn't be served too cold, as the fragrance—which is half the experience with this wine—disappears below ten degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-muscat-freyheit-2022\"\u003eMuscat Freyheit 2022\u003c\/a\u003e, which spent less time in the amphora, shows how the same wine tastes with a few years less under its belt. Further skin-fermented bottles can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/orange-wine\"\u003eOrange Wine\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and those who prefer things clearer will find the filtered alternative in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMuscat Freyheit – a natural wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Natural wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: 80% Muskat Ottonel, 20% Pinot Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.3 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBottled: End of November 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic certification body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073869865294,"sku":"014HEI0032","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268583246,"sku":"014HEI0032_3","price":81.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/heinrich-muscat-freyheit-2019.jpg?v=1751010131"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-2021","title":"Grey Freedom - 2021","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eThe 2021 Graue Freyheit natural wine from Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Graue Freyheit from Gernot Heinrich is one of the Burgenland orange wines, spontaneously fermented and bottled in clay without the addition of sulfur. Not a soft, approachable Pinot Gris, but a tightly structured natural wine with vibrant freshness, dark tea notes, and palpable minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraue Freyheit\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 is a skin-fermented orange wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, a blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and a small portion of Neuburger. Slate and quartz slate at the Jois Hackelsberg vineyard nurture the gray varietals, while the Breitenbrunn Edelgraben and Winden Alte Berg sites provide the lighter partners. It remains agile, not least because of its moderate 12.5 percent alcohol content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack tea, red berries, and a firm tension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the three vintages, this one feels the coolest, as the Chardonnay is given more room here than in any other year of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosehip and red berries make their presence known first, followed by a dark, almost tannic tea spice. On the palate, there is a vibrant freshness that keeps the wine moving and prevents it from ever feeling sluggish. Underneath lies the texture that only comes from prolonged contact with the skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minerality is more distinct here than in the previous vintage, which suits the slate of the Hackelsberg well. The tannin remains fine-grained and coats the tongue like a cloth rather than presenting as a harsh edge. In a larger glass, the rosehip emerges more clearly, while the black tea recedes slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWeeks on the skins and the mild transformation of acid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest took place between the beginning and middle of September 2021, later than in the other two years of this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes spent two weeks on the skins, spontaneously fermenting, before the basket press separated the juice from the solids. Afterward, lactic acid bacteria took hold of the malic acid and converted it into softer lactic acid, completely without cellar intervention. The creamy quality beneath the freshness is entirely due to this transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteen months on the natural lees followed, divided between clay amphorae and a large, seasoned oak barrel. This is the shortest aging period of the series, and it shows in the tautness. Bottling followed in mid-November 2022, unfiltered and without the addition of sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this vintage calls to the plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSautéed mushrooms with plenty of butter seek a wine with tannin, and they find exactly that in this bottle, without losing their earthy tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pumpkin risotto picks up the tea spice and becomes clearer rather than heavier. A Wiener Schnitzel with lemon also demands this firm tension; otherwise, the breadcrumbs would stand alone on the plate. Cellar temperature is the right choice here, so the spice can actually open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to compare the three vintages side by side, reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-vertikale-20202022\"\u003eGraue Freyheit Vertical\u003c\/a\u003e, in which every bottle is represented once. You can find the rest of the assortment from Gols at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eWeingut Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/a\u003e, and if the broader range entices you, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/wein\"\u003ewine\u003c\/a\u003e collection awaits with everything else on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGraue Freyheit – a natural wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Natural wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: 35% Pinot Blanc, 30% Pinot Gris, \u003cbr\u003e30% Chardonnay, 5% Neuburger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDemeter certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRespekt biodyn wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003evegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.5% Vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.3 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073870422350,"sku":"014HEI0033","price":27.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268517710,"sku":"014HEI0033_3","price":80.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-2021.jpg?v=1751010134"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-red-magnum-2015","title":"red Magnum – 2015","description":"UNSPECIFIED: Acidity, residual sugar\n\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAged red Magnum red wine cuvée from the Gernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ered from Gernot Heinrich is an organically produced cuvée of three Austrian red wine varieties, presented here in a 1.5-liter magnum bottle. This is not a young wine for quick consumption, but a mature vintage that has spent time in the cellar and shows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e is the entry-level cuvée from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, bottled here as a 1.5-liter magnum. Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and St. Laurent grapes for this wine are grown around Lake Neusiedl on lime and slate, humus-rich heath soil, and sandy loam. With 12.5 percent alcohol, the vintage remains pleasantly moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRuby red, pepper, and sweet tobacco\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine sits in the glass a rich ruby red, its color matching the label, which adopts the same depth and promises nothing less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit has remained red-berry, but after years in the bottle, notes of pepper have joined it, underscored by a sweet tobacco aroma that only time can produce. A good decade lies between the harvest and the moment this glass is filled. The acidity continues to enliven the wine, the tannins have long since softened, and the alcohol remains pleasantly restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature vintage like this needs air, so the opened bottle should be allowed to stand for half an hour before pouring. Maturation happens more slowly in a large bottle anyway, because the double volume of wine is exposed to the same amount of oxygen, and it is precisely from this that this format draws its advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom wooden fermenting vat to large bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom mid-September to the beginning of October, the hand-picked grapes travel to the cellar, where the work is limited to a few traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries spend two weeks on the mash, where color and tannins transfer into the must, and fermentation begins naturally without the addition of any yeast. Zweigelt makes up the largest proportion, complemented by Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. The wine then matures for over a year in a wooden fermenting vat, an open barrel that does not mask the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work in the vineyard is organic and biological, using manual labor instead of chemicals and maintaining low yields. The winery calls this cuvée a \"Landwein with high standards,\" and the 2015 vintage still holds true to this description today. A sophisticated drinking pleasure, without the fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to serve with the large bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pot roast that has spent hours in the oven finds the perfect companion in this aged red—something often missing with younger wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-fried mushrooms pick up the earthy tones, and an aged mountain cheese provides enough salt to counter the softened tannin structure. Cold-smoked ham also pairs with it effortlessly. The magnum is easily enough for a larger group, and rarely does a half-empty bottle remain at the end. This large format is not about showing off, but is simply the better vessel for long maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-2014\"\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg 2014\u003c\/a\u003e, which has also undergone aging, shows how the same winery crafts a wine from a single vineyard site. You can find other reds from Gols in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and if you would like to see the entire range, you can find it under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ered Magnum – a red wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic vineyard management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHand-picked from mid-September to early October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpontaneously fermented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTwo weeks maceration time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAged for over a year in wooden fermenting vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: 60% Zweigelt, 30% Blaufränkisch, 10% St. Laurent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"1.5 liters","offer_id":53073879400782,"sku":"014HEI0018","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 1.5 litres","offer_id":59680267796814,"sku":"014HEI0018_6","price":102.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-red-magnum-2015.jpg?v=1751010255"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-naked-white-2023","title":"naked white – 2023","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eUnfiltered natural wine naked white from the Gernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003enaked white by Gernot Heinrich is an unfiltered white wine cuvée from Burgenland, spontaneously fermented and bottled without the addition of sulfur. Not a polished glass of white wine, then, but a cloudy natural wine with grassy freshness, ripe orange fruit, and juicy tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enaked white\u003c\/strong\u003e is the white natural wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols in Austria’s Burgenland region, pressed from four grape varieties: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Welschriesling, and Grüner Veltliner. The grapes for the 2023 vintage grow on both sides of Lake Neusiedl, on limestone and slate soils in the Leithagebirge, on the gravel of the Parndorfer Platte, and on humus-rich heath soil. At 12.0 percent alcohol, it remains light-footed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSourdough, wild flowers, and ripe orange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you open the bottle, the first thing you notice is sourdough, followed by wild flowers and herbs, just like those found growing by the wayside in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it becomes broader: grassy freshness comes first, followed by floral hay and ripe orange fruit. Beneath this lies a tannin structure that remains juicy rather than harsh. The wine is densely structured without ever becoming heavy, and it is precisely this balance that makes it one of the most accessible entry points into the world of natural wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is bottled unfiltered, the yeast settles at the bottom over time. Before opening, the bottle is therefore given a shake; this redistributes the sediment evenly, and the wine appears as it was intended: pale, milky, and anything but transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOvernight on the skins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand between mid-September and early October, and what follows is, above all, an absence of intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes remain on the skins with the stems overnight and are only gently pressed afterwards. Fermentation is spontaneous, meaning it relies solely on the yeasts that come from the vineyard. This is followed by a natural malolactic fermentation, during which the sharp malic acid converts into milder lactic acid. This is the source of the creamy character that this white wine possesses despite all its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is then given time—over a year—on its own lees in large oak barrels before being bottled unfiltered and without the addition of sulfur in late spring 2024. The winery manages the vineyards organically and biodynamically, with plenty of manual labor and a degree of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to serve with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFatty foods are the obvious counterpart, because the juicy tannins cut through the heaviness without the wine being overshadowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrispy roast chicken skin, duck, and goose go well with it, and even a grilled ribeye finds a peer in this white natural wine. It should be served cool, but not ice-cold, otherwise the aroma will disappear behind the temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Unadulterated, straightforward, and precise,\" is how the winery describes the naked white, and this is echoed by the observation that 750 milliliters rarely last long in good company. If you suspect that might happen, pick up the six-bottle case right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red counterpart from the same house is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-naked-red-non-vintage\"\u003enaked red\u003c\/a\u003e, grown on the same soils around the lake. If you would like to continue exploring the cloudy side, you will find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/orange-wine\"\u003eOrange Wine\u003c\/a\u003e selection, where the maceration time is significantly longer. More bottles for the brighter part of the evening can be found in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003enaked white – a natural wine and its specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e40% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e48% Pinot Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5% Welschriesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e7% Grüner Veltliner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.0% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.6 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073914462542,"sku":"013HEI0013","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680259670350,"sku":"013HEI0013_6","price":67.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-naked-white-2023-bio.jpg?v=1751010605"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-2017","title":"Blaufränkisch Leithaberg – 2017","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC from the Gernot Heinrich Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg from Gernot Heinrich bears a protected designation of origin in its name and comes from the limestone soil on the western side of the lake. This is no soft flatterer, but a taut, site-specific red wine with dark cherry, fine-grained tannin, and a length that tastes of stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine with a protected designation of origin from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, harvested in the 2017 vintage from old hillside vineyards near Jois, Winden, and Breitenbrunn. Beneath the vines lie fossil-rich limestone, calcareous sandstone, and mica schist, and the wine possesses 13.0 percent alcohol, which it carries effortlessly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDark cherry over a core of stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, red currant, ripe cherry, and tart blueberry sit side-by-side, with an earthy trace of autumn leaves and roasted root vegetables running beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this vintage proves significantly tauter than its older brother, as the acidity is still very much at the forefront. The fine-grained tannin takes a noticeable hold, spreading across the tongue like fine, dry sand. The length remains austere and stony, exactly as the limestone beneath the vines dictates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt softens with time in the glass, and those opening it today would do well to use a decanter. In a few years, you will find this same bottle rounder and calmer, as the tannin will then be integrated. Until then, it remains a wine for people who do not view edges in a red wine as a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the designation of origin on the Leithaberg means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeithaberg DAC is a protected origin for wines from the Leithaberg, the wooded ridge on the western side of Lake Neusiedl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a few varieties are permitted there, and the red wine must be made entirely from Blaufränkisch. It may only grow on limestone and schist, not on the sandy loam of the lake's opposite shore. Because the ridge tempers the heat and keeps the nights cool, the wines turn out finer than those from the eastern shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested from the end of September to the beginning of October, after which they spent three full weeks macerating in wooden fermentation vats. Fermentation was spontaneous and pressing was gentle using a basket press, followed by 25 months of aging in used 500-liter oak barrels. It was bottled in December 2019, and behind the wine are biodynamic vineyards and membership in respekt-BIODYN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the table with lamb and beetroot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamb on the bone demands exactly this type of tannin, as the fine-grained tannins clear away the film of fat while the acidity makes the roast seem fresh again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bowl of roasted beetroot pairs directly with the earthy side of the wine. A mature hard cheese with salt crystals draws a savory line under the whole experience at the end. Serve it cool from the cellar, as too much warmth makes the tannin appear edgy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-2014\"\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg 2014\u003c\/a\u003e from the same hillsides shows what this same wine tastes like after another decade. The more affordable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-2019\"\u003eBlaufränkisch 2019\u003c\/a\u003e provides an introduction to the variety and comes from both sides of the lake. All bottles from the estate can be found at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich Winery\u003c\/a\u003e, organized there by color, site, and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBlaufränkisch Leithaberg – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLeithaberg DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Blaufränkisch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e13.0% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.0 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073914528078,"sku":"014HEI0026","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268222798,"sku":"014HEI0026_6","price":133.28,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-2017.jpg?v=1751010610"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-pinot-freyheit-2019","title":"Pinot Freedom – 2019","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePinot Freyheit natural wine in a very limited edition by Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Freyheit 2019 by Gernot Heinrich is a lean Pinot Noir from Burgenland, aged in amphorae and bottled in a very limited edition. Not a dark, oak-influenced red wine, but a bright, herbal bottle with stimulating acidity and fine slate minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Freyheit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the red natural wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, pressed from Pinot Noir grapes grown on limestone-rich soils near the edge of the forest in the Leithagebirge hills. A portion of the grapes comes from the Edelgraben vineyard, which sits on a foundation of mica schist. The coolness of the forest delays ripening there and keeps the berries smaller for longer. At 12.0 percent alcohol, this red remains strikingly light and agile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack cherry, moss, and a hint of bacon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark berry fruit leads the way, black cherry and blackberry first, followed by tart sloe, and underneath lies a seasoning of herbs, moss, and smoked bacon. This is a nose that brings to mind a forest edge in late summer rather than a wine bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body remains lean without feeling thin, because the stimulating acidity carries the wine and the mineral facets give it tension. It proves juicy and drinkable from the very first glass, and the tannins remain so fine that they never get in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is as demanding as it is modest, but always accompanied by a touch of elegance,” is how the winery describes this wine. The sentence hits exactly what happens in the glass. If you are expecting dark, dense red wines, you will get a completely different answer here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhole bunches on the skins and aging in amphorae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-harvest took place between the end of August and the beginning of September 2019, up in the stony vineyards on the Leithagebirge, where the forest cools the nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the harvest, the berries remained on the skins for two weeks, one-third of them as whole bunches with stems. This is where the herbal freshness and the fine-knit tannins of this red wine come from. It was then pressed in a basket press, and fermentation started without any outside intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was then aged for seventeen months on the natural lees in amphorae, whose clay allows it air but no woody aroma. It was bottled at the beginning of March 2021, in a quantity that truly earns the name limited edition. The vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically, with manual labor used in places where machines would be faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePorcini mushrooms, venison, and lentils with bacon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted porcini mushrooms call for a red wine of exactly this stature, as their forest-like character picks up the moss and herbal notes without overpowering the fruit. Butter in the pan and parsley on top build the bridge to the wine's spicy side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenison saddle copes better with the lean structure of this wine than with a heavy vintage, and lentils with bacon pick up the smoked side directly. Served cool from the cellar, it appears clearer than at room temperature, which takes away some of its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who wish to reach for the classic interpretation of this grape variety from the same winery will find it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-pinot-noir-2022\"\u003ePinot Noir 2022\u003c\/a\u003e. Further red bottles can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e, and the entire assortment under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich Winery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePinot Freyheit – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety Pinot Noir  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.0% Vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 5.3 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073950802254,"sku":"014HEI0034","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268288334,"sku":"014HEI0034_6","price":133.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-pinot-freyheit-2019.jpg?v=1751011103"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-2022","title":"Grey Freedom – 2022","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSkin-fermented Graue Freyheit 2022 from Weingut Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGraue Freyheit 2022 from Gernot Heinrich is the vintage where Pinot Gris takes the lead, skin-fermented and bottled unfiltered. Not a reserved white wine from Burgenland, then, but a dense orange wine with warm fruit and broad tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraue Freyheit\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 is the latest amphora wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols in Austria’s Burgenland region, and the first in which the grey variety makes up the majority. It is joined by Pinot Blanc, Neuburger, and Chardonnay from the Leithaberg vineyard sites Edelgraben and Alter Berg, while the Pinot Gris grows above the slate of the Joiser Hackelsberg. Despite the warm year, it remains at 12.0 percent alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe darkest color in the entire range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the grey variety accounts for the largest share here, the color is more intense than in older vintages of this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass lies a warm copper-pink, which shimmers amber when held up to the light and allows for no transparency. Dried apricot and red berries define the scent, accompanied by the tea spice that all wines in this series share. On the palate, it seems broader than the previous vintage, with ripe fruit and a tannin that leaves the tongue pleasantly rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery calls this combination \"austere and fruit-loving,\" and it is precisely this juxtaposition that makes it so appealing. The vintage is still young, which is why half an hour in an opened bottle does it a world of good. Those who let it age will likely find the same calm tone in a few years that the oldest wine in this series has long since attained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the skins to the sediment in the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-harvesting took place in the warm year of 2022 from the end of August to early September, bringing exceptionally ripe berries into the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mash sat for fifteen days and began to ferment on its own before the juice was gently extracted in a basket press. This was followed by 17 months on the natural lees, with some resting in amphorae and the rest in large, used oak barrels whose staves have long since become neutral after many fillings. It only left the cellar at the end of February 2024, unfiltered and without any added sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause nothing was filtered, a fine sediment settles to the bottom of the clay bottle over time, where it is invisible. The winery asks that you turn the bottle vigorously before pouring so that this sediment is resuspended. Without this step, a good portion of the texture remains at the bottom, and the wine appears narrower than it is actually built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to serve with this vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTandoori chicken with a yogurt marinade demands a wine that can stand up to spice and roasted aromas, and the broad fruit of this vintage can handle both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOven-roasted eggplants with sesame paste find an echo in the tea spice, and a lentil dal is brightened rather than weighed down by the tannins. It should be served well-chilled, as the ripe fruit can quickly become too cloying otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooler, stricter counter-design can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-2021\"\u003eGraue Freyheit 2021\u003c\/a\u003e, which comes from a significantly fresher year. If you are interested in the fragrant side of this style, you will find it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-muscat-freyheit-2022\"\u003eMuscat Freyheit 2022\u003c\/a\u003e. All cloudy wines from this house and beyond can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/orange-wine\"\u003eOrange Wine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGraue Freyheit – a natural wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e60% Pinot Gris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e30% Pinot Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e8% Neuburger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.0% Vol. Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.8 g\/l Acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.3 g\/l Residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073953489230,"sku":"014HEI0030","price":28.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268550478,"sku":"014HEI0030_3","price":83.81,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-2022.jpg?v=1751011135"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-weissburgunder-salzberg-2018","title":"Pinot Blanc Salzberg – 2018","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eWeißburgunder Salzberg from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeißburgunder Salzberg from Gernot Heinrich is a single-vineyard white wine from two sun-exposed rows of vines on the Gols Salzberg, aged for eighteen months in large oak barrels. This is not a light summer white wine, but a dense, salty wine with a creamy texture and a body that replaces heaviness with density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeißburgunder Salzberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is the white single-vineyard wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, rooted in sandy loam soil with a high lime content. The Salzberg is one of the well-known Gols vineyard sites, and the vines for the 2018 vintage are cultivated biodynamically. With 13.0 percent alcohol, this Pinot Blanc carries its density without any sense of heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePear, linden honey, and mineral saltiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medium yellow with green reflections in the glass, the nose reveals herbal hints, meadow flowers, and a distinct pear fruit side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdded to this are honey notes, like those wafting from a blooming linden tree in June. On the palate, the wine is juicy, elegant, and substantial, without ever losing the salty edge that this site imparts to its wines. The fruit remains calm and never pushes itself to the forefront. This is exactly how you can recognize the Salzberg even years later in a blind tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With a creamy texture and a body that replaces heaviness with density, it is bursting with tension, vitality, and temperament,\" is how the winery describes this wine. The long, austere finish confirms this description, as it lingers long after the glass is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the harvest to the large oak barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was harvested by hand in mid-September 2018, and what followed was primarily time, as this wine received more of it than most of the estate's white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes remained on the skins for one night before being gently pressed. Fermentation started on its own, carried by the yeasts that had come with the grapes from the vineyard. The malolactic fermentation also occurred without intervention, giving the wine its velvety texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was then left on its own natural lees in large oak barrels for eighteen months and was only bottled unfiltered in April 2020. Only two sun-exposed rows of vines provide the harvest for this bottling. Forgoing filtration preserves the wine's texture while also explaining why there is never much of this bottling on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this Pinot Blanc pairs well with at the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy veal roast, baked celery, and aged mountain cheese look for exactly this mix of creaminess and salt, and find it in this glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be served at around ten degrees Celsius, as the substantial texture loses its contour if it is too cold. Because it was bottled unfiltered, a fine sediment may appear at the bottom of the bottle, which can simply be left in the bottle when pouring. 750 milliliters will carry you through an entire meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white counterpart from the other side of the lake is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-chardonnay-leithaberg-2022\"\u003eChardonnay Leithaberg\u003c\/a\u003e, which grows on calcareous sandstone and mica schist and spent less time in wood. You can see what else comes from Gols at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/a\u003e, and further vineyard wines of this type can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWeißburgunder Salzberg – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSite: Golser Salzberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e13% ABV alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.4 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.1 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073953521998,"sku":"013HEI0029","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268386638,"sku":"013HEI0029_3","price":81.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/heinrich-salzberg-weissburgunder-2018.png?v=1779019452"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-salzberg-2017","title":"Salt Mountain – 2017","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSalzberg 2017 - The Top Red Wine from Weingut Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGernot Heinrich Salzberg 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e is the winery's signature red wine cuvée, consisting of equal parts Blaufränkisch and Merlot, showcasing a majestic grandeur. The grapes originate from one of the oldest and best Gols slopes called Salzberg, which is southwest-facing and characterized by glacial, red terrace gravel and sandy-loamy sedimentary soils. Both grape varieties in this top-class red wine cuvée, which has excellent aging potential, create a harmony of power and silkiness, crisp acidity and delicate tannin, cool elegance and richness. The current 2017 vintage once again causes a stir among lovers of Austrian red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, pitch-black blackberry jelly blends with dark spiciness, a hint of graphite and pine needles waft through. On the palate, the Salzberg from Weingut Heinrich reveals its impressive structure, firm, finely-structured tannins, and at the same time a silky texture and a pleasant coolness. The Salzberg is powerful, meaty, substantial: a wine that can accompany braised, dark meat in rich sauces on equal terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGernot Heinrich – Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blaufränkisch and Merlot grapes, harvested by hand from mid-September to early October 2017, grow in the legendary Golser Salzberg vineyard, managed biodynamically by Heike and Gernot Heinrich with great manual effort and care. After the harvest, the grapes remain on the mash in wooden fermentation vats for three weeks, ferment spontaneously, and are then gently pressed in a basket press and undergo spontaneous fermentation. The Salzberg matured for 29 months in used 500-liter oak barrels before being bottled unfiltered in April 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSalzberg 2017 – A Wine and its Values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing region Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard Salzberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties 50% Blaufränkisch, 50% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.5% vol. 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It is not a white wine in the traditional sense, but rather a cloudy natural wine with a rosy hue, cool tension, and gripping tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraue Freyheit\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 is the oldest vintage of this orange wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, bringing together Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Neuburger. The gray variety comes from the Hackelsberg at Jois, a hillside that faces away from Lake Neusiedl and sits on quartz slate. The remaining varieties are grown on the limestone eastern slopes of the Leithaberg. The vintage has 12.5 percent alcohol, resulting in a lean profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this Pinot Gris appears rosy in the glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Gris possesses reddish-tinted berry skins, and because the skins remain in the must for days, their color migrates into the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, what sits in the glass is not a pale white-wine yellow, but a coppery rosé that shifts toward orange in angled light. Anyone served this blindly would likely guess a robust rosé wine rather than Pinot Gris at first glance. Red berries rise from the glass, underpinned by the dry spice of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, orange zest runs through with fine herbal spice, carried by tannins that grip rather than scratch. \"Full of finesse, coolness, and tension with animating tannins,\" is how the winery describes this wine. After years in the light-proof clay, the tension has noticeably calmed without the freshness suffering for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest in late summer and maturation in amphora and barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand between the end of August and early September 2020, early enough for them to bring their coolness into the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterward, the berries spent 15 days on the skins and underwent spontaneous fermentation, using only the yeasts from the vineyard. It was only then that a basket press separated the juice from the skins so gently that no bitterness was carried over. Pinot Blanc makes up the majority in this vintage, while the gray variety contributes the smaller portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was followed by 17 months on the lees, partly in amphorae and partly in a large, used oak barrel. Having been used many times, the wood long ago ceased to impart its own flavor and now serves only as a breathing shell. In mid-March 2022, the wine was bottled into the characteristic clay bottle, unfiltered and without the addition of sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should sit down with this bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aged mountain cheese meets a wine here that counters it with tannins and coolness instead of disappearing under the saltiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roast pork with a crackling crust stands up to it just as well, and smoked trout finds its match in the smoky depth of this vintage. It belongs in the glass cool, but definitely not ice-cold, otherwise the spice is lost behind the temperature. A bulbous glass helps noticeably because the herbal spice can unfold better over the larger surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-2022\"\u003eGraue Freyheit 2022\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the same wine sounds in a warmer year, with the gray variety receiving significantly more space. If you want to stick with cloudy bottles, the rest of the shelf awaits you in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/orange-wine\"\u003eOrange Wine\u003c\/a\u003e. The clear counterparts from the same house can be found in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/a\u003e, where the cellar operates differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGraue Freyheit – a natural wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Natural wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e50% Pinot Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e20% Pinot Gris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e15% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e15% Neuburger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.5% ABV Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.9 g\/l Acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l Residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073982095694,"sku":"014HEI0035","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268484942,"sku":"014HEI0035_3","price":82.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-graue-freyheit-2020.jpg?v=1751011411"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-roter-traminer-freyheit-2021","title":"Red Traminer Freyheit – 2021","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRoter Traminer Freyheit Orange Wine by Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Roter Traminer Freyheit by Gernot Heinrich is an orange wine made from 100% Roter Traminer, fermented on the skins and bottled unfiltered in a clay bottle. Not a sweet Gewürztraminer as the variety might suggest, but a dry natural wine with an aroma that leads in a different direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoter Traminer Freyheit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the single-varietal orange wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, Burgenland, Austria, grown in the eastern Kollern vineyard near Breitenbrunn. There, the vines root in fossil-rich calcareous sandstone interspersed with eroded mica schist. This subsoil gives the wine its taut profile and a salty trace in the finish. With 13.0 percent alcohol, the 2021 vintage has noticeable stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe scent of hops and yellow roses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma leads you in the wrong direction at first, because what rises here is reminiscent of a pale ale, of hops and yellow roses, of exotic fruit and bittersweet rooibos. If you smell it for the first time, you will involuntarily look for a beer glass on the table, only to find none, of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all its fragrance, it remains dry on the palate, and that is the real surprise of this bottle. Powerful and graceful at the same time, it shows substantial extravagance, lingers long, and leaves behind a bitter note that leads directly to the next sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts color lies between amber and pale copper and appears cloudy, which is part of the craft for an unfiltered wine. The fact that you are not holding a transparent glass in front of you is the visible result of 14 days of contact with the berry skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-harvested in September and aged in amphora\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were hand-picked at the beginning of September 2021, and everything that happened afterward was more of a process of letting be than interfering, as the fermentation started on its own. The eastern site near Breitenbrunn receives primarily morning sun, which allows the grapes to ripen more slowly and gives the aromatics their fine definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were left on the skins with the stems, which added color, tannins, and herbal spice to the wine before a basket press gently pressed them. The stems contribute a tart thread that gives this orange wine its upright backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt matured for six months on the natural yeast in an amphora, a shorter duration than its siblings from the same cellar. In late March 2022, it was bottled unfiltered into a matte clay bottle that reveals nothing of its contents and received no added sulfur. The vineyards are Demeter-certified, and the winery is a member of the respekt-BIODYN association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRoast chicken, chanterelles, and a soft washed-rind cheese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrispy roast chicken from the oven calls for exactly this mixture of scent and tartness, because the skin brings fat that the tannins cut through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted chanterelles match the woody side, and a soft washed-rind cheese stands up to the spice without masking the wine. The bitter compounds assert themselves against the rind, while the exotic fruit catches the salt and holds the bite together. If the temperature is too low, however, little of the rose scent remains, and that is exactly what makes this vintage stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe younger brother from the same cellar, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-roter-traminer-freyheit-2022\"\u003eRoter Traminer Freyheit 2022\u003c\/a\u003e, spent longer on the skins and matured in wooden barrels instead of clay. More skin-fermented wines can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/orange-wine\"\u003eOrange Wine\u003c\/a\u003e, and lighter alternatives under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRoter Traminer Freyheit – a natural wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrange Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100% Roter Traminer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDemeter certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003erespekt biodyn wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e13.0% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.6 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.2 g\/l residual sugar\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073982357838,"sku":"014HEI0039","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680268648782,"sku":"014HEI0039_3","price":84.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-roter-traminer-freyheit-2021.jpg?v=1751011418"},{"product_id":"heinrich-pet-nat-oh-when-the-saints-2021","title":"Pet Nat Oh When The Saints – 2021","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePet Nat Oh when the Saints from Weingut Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePet Nat Oh when the Saints by Gernot Heinrich is a bottle-fermented Blanc de Noir made from red Saint Laurent grapes. This is not a sparkling wine created through a second fermentation, but a bubbly whose primary fermentation only finishes once the bottle is already sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Nat Oh when the Saints\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sparkling natural wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, Burgenland, Austria, pressed from pure Saint Laurent. The 2021 vintage grapes come from an east-facing slope of the Rosenberg site in Breitenbrunn am Leithagebirge, characterized by mica schist soil. With 11.0 percent alcohol, it remains pleasantly restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuince, Nashi, and white tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuince, Nashi pear, and mandarin peel rise from the glass, with notes of white tea and dried hay flowers layered over the fine perlage. The result is called Blanc de Noir because a red grape produces a light-colored wine here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it bubbles up juicily, carried by a crisp spine of acidity that keeps it upright, while gentle tannins from the red skins provide structure. The creaminess comes from the lees it rested on, making this bubbly more of a wine than a simple refreshment. This vintage seems rounder than the one that follows, which is due to its slightly milder acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt owes its name to the grape variety, as Saint Laurent becomes \"Saint\" in English, which in turn leads to that song everyone can hum along to anyway. At the 2022 Vinaria tasting, this Pet Nat came out on top against the rest of the Austrian competition. The label by Viennese artist Olaf Osten features the jazz musician Mats Gustafsson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect pressing and bottle fermentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place by hand in mid-September, and the red grapes then go directly into the press without any detour through the mash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe must is cooled so that sediment can settle before spontaneous fermentation begins. After three weeks in a steel tank, the still-fermenting must is bottled in early October 2021, where it continues to work and creates its own perlage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sugar remaining in the must at the time of bottling provides the carbon dioxide; a second fermentation, as used for traditional sparkling wine, is never employed here. Because the variety ripens early and has a low must weight of around 16 degrees KMW, the final alcohol remains restrained. The addition of liqueur or sugar is also completely omitted. The wine was disgorged starting in March 2022, meaning the bottle was cleared of its yeast deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this perlage pairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOysters and smoked trout find the counterpoint they need in this perlage, as the carbonation and acidity work together to break through the saltiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato chips from the bag work surprisingly well, as the fizz reliably clears away the grease. Deep-fried fish in beer batter also stands up well to this sparkle. Serve well-chilled, and open the closure slowly so that half of the 750 milliliters doesn't end up on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see how the same hillside sounds one year later, check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/heinrich-pet-nat-oh-when-the-saints-2022\"\u003e2022 vintage Pet Nat\u003c\/a\u003e, which turns out leaner and tighter. You can find more sparkling bottles in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/schaumwein\"\u003eSparkling Wine\u003c\/a\u003e selection, and if you would like to browse more broadly, your path leads to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trinken\"\u003eDrink\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePet Nat – a semi-sparkling wine and its stats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sparkling wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Saint Laurent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e11.0% vol. alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.3 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e7.9 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073982423374,"sku":"014HEI0005","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680267862350,"sku":"014HEI0005_6","price":113.43,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/heinrich-pet-nat-sankt-laurent-2021.jpg?v=1751011421"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-naked-rose-2022","title":"naked rosé – 2022","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eBone-dry naked rosé from the Gernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003enaked rosé from Gernot Heinrich is an unfiltered organic rosé made from Blaufränkisch, grown on the slopes of the Leitha Mountains and aged in clay amphorae. Not a pale patio wine for quick thirst-quenching, but a bone-dry rosé with a dark color, light berry fruit, and a smoky edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enaked rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pink natural wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols in the Austrian Burgenland, vinified solely from red Blaufränkisch grapes. They grow on fossil-rich limestone and slate soils on the southeast-facing slopes of the Leitha Mountains, which incline toward Lake Neusiedl. With its 12.0 percent alcohol, it remains agile despite all its density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDark color and light berry fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color alone reveals that there is no summer drink in the glass here, as this rosé glows dark and significantly more intense than its lighter relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatics follow this lead with bright berry fruit, with cherry and raspberry, behind which a vibrant acidity keeps the wine upright. Blaufränkisch alone carries this wine without a second grape variety being allowed to soften the edges. In the end, a smoky touch remains that is reminiscent of flint and removes the sweetness from the fruit that it might otherwise feign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is bone-dry without appearing austere, because the structure on the palate is broad enough to carry this acidity. The winery calls it a rosé for the advanced drinker, and that hits the mark without romanticizing it. A wine for the table, then, not for the sun lounger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHours on the skins, months in the amphora\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested by hand in late September 2022, even the brief skin contact of just a few hours determines the color and structure of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, the grapes go into the press mostly as whole clusters, which releases the must more gently than any prior destemming would. Fermentation starts spontaneously with the vineyard's own yeasts. Malolactic fermentation followed, without stripping the rosé of its tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young rosé then lies on its own fine lees in clay amphorae for five months—in a vessel, that is, that contributes neither woody notes nor significant amounts of oxygen. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered in late March 2023 with a minimal addition of sulfur. It is not filtered, which is why a slight cloudiness in the glass is part of the wine and not a flaw. Demeter and respekt-BIODYN stand for the biodynamic work behind it; it is vegan anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the char adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled bell peppers and a slice of pan-seared halloumi effortlessly withstand its smoky edge because both bring enough roasted aromas themselves not to be overshadowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven a cold slice of vitello tonnato finds an equal in this acidity that supports it rather than covering it up. Serve cool, but not cold, because at temperatures that are too low, the very smoky touch that sets this wine apart from the competition disappears. 750 milliliters last longer than the color might suggest. For a barbecue in late summer, it is therefore a more obvious bottle than any white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther light-colored bottles for the warm season can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rosewein\"\u003eRosé wine\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-2019\"\u003eBlaufränkisch 2019\u003c\/a\u003e from the same estate shows how the same grape variety sounds as a red wine, and if you would like to get an overview of the entire operation, the path leads to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003enaked rosé – an organic wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Blaufränkisch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDemeter certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRESPEKT Biodyn wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003evegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.0% ABV alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.8 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.6 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53074008277326,"sku":"013HEI0038","price":8.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680267370830,"sku":"013HEI0038_6","price":50.16,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-naked-rose-2022.jpg?v=1751011705"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Pinot Noir – 2022","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eElegant Pinot Noir from the Gernot Heinrich Winery in Gols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir from Gernot Heinrich is a lean, translucent Pinot Noir from Burgenland that spends only one week on the skins. Not a heavy, oak-driven red wine, but a bright wine with raspberry fruit, meadow herbs, and gentle tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is the light Spätburgunder from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, grown on both sides of Lake Neusiedl. The grapes for the 2022 vintage are grown partly on limestone-rich soils near the cooling edge of the forest on the Leitha Mountains. Other rows grow on the sunny slopes at the southeastern edge of the Parndorf Plain, where the subsoil consists of gravelly-sandy loam. With 11.5 percent alcohol, it stands at the very light end of the red wine spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTranslucent color and bright raspberry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone holding the glass up to the light will not see a dark red wine, but a translucent, almost cherry-red color. The eye thus prepares itself for a light weight, and the first sip confirms this impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma remains delicate and never pushes itself forward. Fresh blackberries and bright red raspberries mingle with meadow herbs and a hint of orange zest. On the palate, the red berry fruit meets a lively acidity and tannins that remain gentle rather than astringent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates the kind of tension that, after the first sip, quickly makes you reach for a second. It is served cool, at about twelve degrees Celsius, because warmth makes it sluggish and the fine herbal spice then disappears behind the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShort maceration and aging in wooden fermentation vats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vineyard, Pinot Noir is the winery's most delicate variety because its thin skin reacts immediately to every drop of rain and any rot. Rain at harvest time can cost an entire parcel, which is exactly why this variety has a reputation for testing one's nerves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpätburgunder is the German name for the variety, and it is harvested here by hand, at the end of September 2022, making it earlier than the grand cuvées. Afterward, the grapes remain on the skins for only one week, which is short for a red wine and explains the delicate color. It is subsequently pressed in a basket press and fermented solely with the yeasts from the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation then takes place for seven months in wooden fermentation vats on its own lees, meaning in wood that does not impart any vanilla. The wine was bottled at the end of March 2023, and because the vineyards are Demeter-certified and farmed according to the rules of respekt-BIODYN, its character remains clear all the way into the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pairs well with this light red wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitello tonnato gains from this light red wine the acidity that the cool tuna sauce otherwise lacks, while still keeping the cold veal in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mushroom risotto brings out the earthy side, and smoked trout asserts itself alongside the delicate fruit without imposing the smoke on it. 750 milliliters are enough for a long evening for two, which is why the six-bottle case is the more sensible size for many kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe younger vintage is available as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-pinot-noir-2023\"\u003ePinot Noir 2023\u003c\/a\u003e and, following a longer maceration period, shows a firmer tension. If you want to stay on the subject of Burgundy, the path leads to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-pinot-freyheit-2019\"\u003ePinot Freyheit\u003c\/a\u003e, and the entire assortment can be found at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eWeingut Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/a\u003e. Further light bottles for warm evenings are ready in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePinot Noir – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDemeter certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRespekt Biodyn wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003evegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e11.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.3 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53074008310094,"sku":"014HEI0040","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680267600206,"sku":"014HEI0040_6","price":71.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-pinot-noir-2022.jpg?v=1751011709"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-chardonnay-leithaberg-2022","title":"Chardonnay Leithaberg – 2022","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eChardonnay Leithaberg from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay Leithaberg from Gernot Heinrich is a dry organic white wine from the eastern slopes of the Leitha Mountains, aged for seven months in large oak barrels. Not a lush, buttery Chardonnay, then, but a lean, saline wine whose yellow fruit is consciously held back behind its minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay Leithaberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is the single-vineyard white wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, Austria's Burgenland region, grown on the other side of Lake Neusiedl. The grapes for the 2022 vintage come from sites such as Spiegel, Kirchberg, Alter Berg, Edelgraben, and Zwergsbreiten, whose soils consist of fossil-rich limestone sandstone and mica schist. This Chardonnay carries its 13.0 percent alcohol weight without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeanness, salt, and yellow fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal of this Chardonnay lies in its leanness, as the saline quality pushes forward, consciously letting the yellow-fleshed fruit recede into the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind this lies the buttery quality of freshly baked madeleines, framed by a delicate smokiness derived from the wood. It makes the wine seem more serious than its price category would suggest. Delicacy and substance stand side by side here, which is rarely achieved in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime does it good, and air even more so, because when poured into a large glass, the wine opens up over the course of a quarter of an hour. Only then does it reveal the amount of tension it holds between salt and silkiness. Those who leave a bottle to age will find it even clearer and calmer in a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"Leithaberg DAC\" means on the label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeithaberg DAC exists in white only for four varieties, and Chardonnay is one of them; it requires aging in large wood and a style that allows the calcareous and schistous soils to be recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand in mid-September 2022, after which they remained on the skins for a few hours. This was followed by gentle pressing and fermentation, which was carried out without the use of any cultured yeasts. Malolactic fermentation then took place, laying the creamy foundation upon which this white wine stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then spent seven months in large oak barrels on the natural lees before being bottled at the end of April 2023. These months in wood round out the lean character without making it soft. Behind the wine is organic and biodynamic cultivation, Demeter-certified and part of the respekt-BIODYN association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere this white wine belongs at the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-seared arctic char, sweetbreads, and young goat cheese sit well beside this glass without any of the three sides overpowering the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be served at twelve degrees Celsius (approx. 54°F), because a bottle that is too cold simply masks the saline length of this wine. 750 milliliters are enough for four well-filled glasses, and because the wine continues to develop throughout the evening, opening it early is worthwhile. A decanter is not necessary for this; a generous glass is perfectly sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other single-vineyard white wine from the same producer is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-weissburgunder-salzberg-2018\"\u003eWeissburgunder Salzberg\u003c\/a\u003e, which grows on the Gols side of the lake and spent significantly longer in the barrel. You can find the rest of the assortment at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich winery\u003c\/a\u003e, and more bright bottles for long evenings can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eChardonnay Leithaberg – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDemeter certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRespekt biodyn wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003evegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e13.0% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.3g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53074008867150,"sku":"013HEI0041","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680267764046,"sku":"013HEI0041_6","price":99.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-chardonnay-leithaberg-2022.jpg?v=1751011712"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-naked-red-non-vintage","title":"naked red – non-vintage","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003enaked red from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003enaked red from Gernot Heinrich is a non-vintage organic red wine cuvée made from Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and St. Laurent, spontaneously fermented and aged in wood. It is not a heavy, barrique-aged red wine, but rather a leanly structured red with bright cherry notes, peppery spice, and softly integrated tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enaked red\u003c\/strong\u003e is the everyday red wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region, pressed from Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and St. Laurent. The vines are spread across both shores of the lake, from the slate of the Leithaberg hills to the gravel of the Parndorfer Platte and the humus-rich heath soil of the plains. The 12.5 percent alcohol content keeps it in an everyday format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBright cherry and peppery spice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwist off the screw cap, and you are immediately greeted by bright cherry in the glass, followed by a peppery spice that thoroughly strips this wine of any sense of complacency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath lies a juiciness that doesn't dry out the mouth, and tannins that are so softly integrated that they provide support rather than resistance. Zweigelt brings the bright fruit, Blaufränkisch the spice, and St. Laurent the velvety flow. The texture remains lean, the wine never pushes itself forward, and that is precisely where it derives its drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Seriously uncomplicated\" is how the winery describes this red, and it is hard to capture the essence more concisely. A wine for a Tuesday evening, then, that still doesn't feel out of place on a Sunday. It benefits from being lightly chilled because the fruit then stands out more clearly and the spice remains in the background, whereas at room temperature, it appears broader than suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWeeks on the skins in wooden fermentation vats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand between the end of August and mid-September, a timeframe that is early for Burgenland red wine grapes and preserves their freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries then remain on the skins for 14 days, partly in wooden fermentation vats and partly in steel tanks, before being gently pressed. During this time, the skins impart color and tannins to the must. Fermentation is spontaneous, without added cultured yeast, using only what is already present on the berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then aged for over a year in wooden fermentation vats before being bottled in December 2022. The wood provides air and rest rather than vanilla, which is why the fruit has remained as bright as it was when it arrived in the cellar. The label does not bear a vintage; the wine is sold as non-vintage. The vineyards are farmed organically, with a great deal of manual labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to continue the evening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pizza straight from the oven and pasta with a robust tomato sauce readily accept this red without further ado because it doesn't take anything away from their intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled items also pair well with it, as long as they aren't too heavily smoked, as the lean texture can only withstand smoke to a limited extent. Half an hour in the refrigerator is perfectly sufficient; nothing more is needed. 750 milliliters are quickly finished in a social setting, which is why a six-bottle case remains the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn white, the same concept is called \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-naked-white-2023\"\u003enaked white 2023\u003c\/a\u003e, translating those same hills and gravel plains into something brighter. If you are looking for more dark bottles from Gols, you will find them under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e, and the entire range from the winery is available at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eGernot Heinrich Winery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003enaked red – an organic wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing region: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003evegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e6.3 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53074008932686,"sku":"014HEI0042","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680267338062,"sku":"014HEI0042_6","price":50.73,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-naked-red-non-vintage.jpg?v=1751011715"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-zweigelt-2019","title":"Zweigelt – 2019","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eOrganic Zweigelt from Gols by Weingut Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZweigelt from Gernot Heinrich is a juicy organic red wine from Burgenland, spontaneously fermented and aged in wood for years. Not a jammy everyday wine, but a cool, cherry-scented bottle with grippy tannins and a light profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZweigelt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cross between Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent and is thus the most widespread red variety in the country; featured here is the 2019 vintage from Weingut Gernot Heinrich in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region. The grapes grow on lime- and slate-rich soils on the Leitha Mountains, on sandy loam of the Parndorf Plain, and on humus-rich heath soil. With 12.0 percent alcohol, it is one of the estate's lighter red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSour cherry, heart cherry, and a cool fruitiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose detects a whole range of cherries: sour cherry first, then black cherry and heart cherry, with a cool, almost herbaceous freshness behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the tannins are lean and grippy, laying over the fruit like a fine net. Nothing is covered up, as the wine remains consistently cool, clear, and pleasantly tart in its expression. It is precisely this coolness that keeps it fresh and light-footed throughout an entire evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heritage of the two parent varieties can be traced in the glass, as the soft, dark cherry fruit is considered the contribution of the St. Laurent. The upright structure and fine spice, on the other hand, come from the Blaufränkisch, the second leading variety of Burgenland. This combination results in a red wine that you can also open in the summer and enjoy with lighter dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly harvest and years in wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand as early as the end of August 2019, which is unusually early for a Burgenland red wine and explains the cool freshness in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from both sides of Lake Neusiedl and remain on the skins for two weeks after harvest. Part of the process takes place in wooden fermentation vats and the rest in steel tanks before the basket press is used gently. Fermentation is spontaneous, meaning without added cultured yeast and without any outside help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then rests for over three years in wooden fermentation vats and 500-liter oak barrels before being bottled at the end of April 2023. Few wines in this price range are given so much time, and you can taste it in the calm fruit. The vineyards are farmed biodynamically, are Demeter-certified, and are registered with respekt-BIODYN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to pair this Zweigelt with at the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mushroom ragout with plenty of parsley meets this wine exactly where its earthy side begins and the cherry fruit has not yet ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacon dumplings on lukewarm cabbage go extremely well with the cool fruit because the tannins hold up against the smoke. A slice of bacon on toasted bread subsequently brings the herbaceous trace back to the fore. It is served slightly chilled, a little below room temperature, because this is when it shows its fine tannins most clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other leading variety of Burgenland can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-blaufraenkisch-2019\"\u003eBlaufränkisch 2019\u003c\/a\u003e, which comes from the same vineyards and has a darker structure. You can find the entire assortment at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-gernot-heinrich\"\u003eWeingut Gernot Heinrich\u003c\/a\u003e, from magnums to verjus. More bottles for the long table can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rotwein\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e, organized by weight and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eZweigelt – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Burgenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Zweigelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDemeter, Respekt, and organic certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.0% Vol. Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5.4 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Gernot Heinrich","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53074037408078,"sku":"014HEI0050","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59680267731278,"sku":"014HEI0050_6","price":71.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/gernot-heinrich-zweigelt-2019-bio.jpg?v=1751012050"},{"product_id":"gernot-heinrich-muscat-freyheit-2022","title":"Muscat Freyheit – 2022","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMuscat Freyheit from Weingut Gernot Heinrich as an Orange Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuscat Freyheit 2022 from Gernot Heinrich is a yeast-cloudy orange wine in which Muskat Ottonel sets the tone and Pinot Blanc provides the structure. Not a fizzy summer wine for quick thirst-quenching, but a calm food companion with a creamy texture and a tart edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscat Freyheit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the younger of the two skin-fermented Muskateller wines from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region. The vines grow on the southern slope of the Parndorfer Platte on sandy, gravelly loam soil. Added to this is Pinot Blanc from the calcareous eastern slopes of the Leitha Mountains, from Breitenbrunn and Winden am See. At 12.0 percent alcohol, the 2022 vintage is lighter on its feet than its older brother on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWheatgrass, fennel seed, and sweet-tart grapefruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose gets less floral and more herbal here, as wheatgrass and fennel seed lay over the tropical fruit and give the wine its green base note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly behind that do kumquat and sweet-tart grapefruit emerge, and anyone thinking of sweet grape juice when it comes to this grape variety will be thoroughly corrected. Its peel bitterness combines with the tannins that the skins brought into the wine. On the palate, however, it doesn't overwhelm anyone because the creaminess holds everything together and the sip is long rather than loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled unfiltered, it remains milky light and shows a fine layer of yeast at the bottom. This tells you that nothing has been taken away from what the wine produced itself. The dark clay bottle protects it from light and keeps the temperature more stable, which visibly benefits a bottling with no added sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvested in early September, aged in clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was harvested by hand in early September 2022—early enough for the grapes to bring their tension into the cellar. This is a bit later than its predecessor, whose harvest already extended into August, and as a result, the vintage remains tauter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries lay on their skins for 13 days before the basket press gently separated them. Exactly this time span gives the vintage its coppery-orange color and tart edge. Fermentation began spontaneously, without added yeast, solely with what comes from the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then rested in the amphora for nine months, on its own lees and significantly shorter than its predecessor. This keeps it lighter and more agile, but costs it a bit of depth. In mid-June 2023, it went into the bottle unfiltered and without added sulfur, from vineyards that were just being converted to biodynamic cultivation at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRoasted vegetables, smoked fish, and young mountain cheese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaked cauliflower with brown butter meets it at eye level because roasted aromas and bitter substances speak the same language and neither drowns out the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoked trout with horseradish finds a cushion in the creaminess, and young mountain cheese latches onto the herbal side of the wine. At room temperature, it shows more fragrance than ice-cold, because the cold takes away its fruit and leaves only the bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow the same wine acts after more time in the cellar is shown by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gernot-heinrich-muscat-freyheit-2019\"\u003eMuscat Freyheit 2019\u003c\/a\u003e with its thirteen months in the amphora. 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Not a sparkling wine from a large tank, but a natural wine that owes its carbonation solely to its own fermentation, completed in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Nat Oh when the Saints\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sparkling natural wine from the Gernot Heinrich winery in Gols, in Austria's Burgenland region. It is grown in the Rosenberg vineyard, an east-facing slope near Breitenbrunn. The mica schist there gives the Sankt Laurent grapes a taut character, which this vintage expresses particularly clearly. With 10.0 percent alcohol, it remains decidedly light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrass-colored, taut and yeasty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Blanc de Noir appears brass-colored in the glass, a hue derived from the red grape skins that reveals its dark origins. A light wine is made from red grapes here because the skins are separated from the must immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the house style repeats itself with quince, Nashi pear, and mandarin peel, complemented by white tea and hay flowers. The vintage is tauter than the previous one, which is due to the higher acidity and the early harvest, which began as early as the end of August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mouth, it remains juicy and effervescent; the tannins feel soft, and the yeast has left behind a creaminess that fills out the lean body. Those looking for low alcohol in their glass who still want to drink wine will find here one of the rare cases where the two go hand in hand. The perlage is finer than the simple production method might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMéthode ancestrale and the yeast sediment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePétillant Naturel is the name of the old production method in which fermenting must is bottled and immediately sealed tightly. It originated in France long before the invention of modern sparkling wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike sparkling wine (Sekt), there is no second fermentation in the cellar here, only the first, which finishes in the bottle. The resulting carbon dioxide cannot escape and binds to form a fine perlage, while a yeast sediment forms at the bottom. The remaining sugar in the must is the sole source of this carbonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, this sediment remained in the bottle and made the wine cloudy; here, however, it is disgorged starting in June 2023, so the yeast is removed and the sparkler enters the glass clear. The must was bottled for this in early October 2022, following three weeks in a steel tank and cooling that allowed the lees to settle beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat carries the sparkle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempura and sushi pair perfectly with this carbonation because the bubbles clear away the frying fat and the acidity keeps the seasoned rice bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickled vegetables from a jar are on the same wavelength, as two acids complement rather than fight each other here. Even a bowl of miso soup goes surprisingly well with this wine. Serve well-chilled, and at this alcohol level, 750 milliliters will last longer into the evening than usual. It is also a New Year's Eve wine, without all the usual pomp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe older \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/heinrich-pet-nat-oh-when-the-saints-2021\"\u003ePet Nat from the 2021 vintage\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same vineyard but is rounder and a bit more powerful. 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Each vintage – 2020, 2021, and 2022 – tells the story of its growing season in its own unique way. Together, they reflect the signature of Gernot and Heike Heinrich, who for years have stood for uncompromising biodynamic winemaking and pure expressiveness in Burgenland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGernot Heinrich Graue Freyheit Vertical 2020–2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree vintages, one character: A sensory journey through three climatically distinct years – shaped by origin, nature, and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Origin: Grapes from biodynamic cultivation, spontaneously fermented and bottled unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine with Soul: Each vintage interprets the principle of \"Graue Freyheit\" in its own way – between structure, finesse, and lively texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Idea of \"Graue Freyheit\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Graue Freyheit\" at Weingut Heinrich stands for experimental spirit, openness, and the conscious letting go of conventions. This natural wine from Austria is a cuvée of white and red grapes – mostly Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and small proportions of Neuburger or Muskateller. The Pinot Gris grows on Joiser Hackelsberg, a northwest-facing slope with slate and quartz slate soils, away from Lake Neusiedl. Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc primarily come from the top sites of Breitenbrunner Edelgraben and Windener Alter Berg, i.e., from limestone and slate-rich eastern slopes of the Leitha Mountains in Austrian Burgenland. The vineyards are cultivated organically-biologically and biodynamically. The skin contact time gives it structure, color, and depth. Aged in amphorae and wooden barrels, the unfiltered wine remains lively, unadulterated, and full of energy – an honest expression of the soil and the people who shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vertical – Three Vintages in Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the 2020–2022 vertical, the subtle differences between the vintages can be experienced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2020 – a year of balance and fine acid structure, characterized by clarity and mineral tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 – cool, precise, and complex, with floral notes and a slightly salty freshness on the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022 – warm and powerful, with ripe fruit, richness, and lively texture – a sensual expression of freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted together, a fascinating picture unfolds: three wines, three perspectives – a shared understanding of origin, vitality, and freedom in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Connoisseurs \u0026amp; Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vertical is ideal for anyone who wants to experience wine, not just drink it. 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