{"product_id":"sattlerhof-sauvignon-blanc-gamlitz-2022","title":"Sauvignon Blanc Gamlitz – 2022","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc Gamlitz hand-harvested from the Sattlerhof Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc Gamlitz from the Sattlerhof winery is an \"Ortswein\" (village wine) from the 2022 vintage, grown on crystalline quartz sands high above the village. Manual labor on the steep slopes and a cool microclimate shape it more than any trend currently sweeping through wine shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc Gamlitz\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dry village-level wine from the Sattler family estate, positioned within the Styrian origin pyramid between the regional wine and the single-vineyard wines. Alexander Sattler and his brother farm 33 hectares around Gamlitz and Sernau. The vines for this wine are between 15 and 35 years old and are rooted 350 to 450 meters above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen spice, bright fruit, and cool length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyrian Sauvignon Blanc thrives on the tension between green herbal spice and bright, cool fruit. The village wine from Gamlitz moves exactly in this middle ground without veering to one side or the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is dry without a trace of sweetness, leaving the palate feeling cleansed rather than coated. Like all wines of this style, it benefits from a few minutes of air to transition from freshness to spice. A well-chilled glass keeps it alert, while one that is too cold strips away its contours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage now has a few years under its belt, and it wears them well. Over time, wines of this caliber trade their herbaceous edge for yellower, calmer tones without the acidity losing its structure. When you open a bottle like this, patience in the glass is far more rewarding than haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA set table for fish and vegetables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-seared char with brown butter is an obvious pairing, as both sides rely on acidity and herbs. An herb omelet or a frittata with spring onions also complements this cool spice effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Styria, such a wine is often served alongside fried chicken and a salad with pumpkin seed oil, and there is a solid reason for this pairing. The dark oil needs a counterpart that won't immediately back down. Boiled beef with apple horseradish follows the same pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who compares this with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sattlerhof-sauvignon-blanc-gamlitz-2024\"\u003eyounger vintage\u003c\/a\u003e in the glass will quickly notice what a few years of bottle rest can do for a wine. The one jumps at you, while the other has found its composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-harvested on slopes with no room for machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards around Gamlitz are so steep that every single row must be worked by hand. Harvesting is selective, grape by grape, and anything not yet fully ripe is simply left on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil consists of crystalline quartz sands with mica, which allow water to drain away quickly. Vines that have stood in the same spot for 15 years or more handle this better than younger plantings because their roots have long since reached the depths. Barren sand, cool nights, and intensive manual labor combine to create the clarity for which Southern Styria is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 2021 vintage onwards, every wine from the family bears a biodynamic certification, and this one is among the first to carry that mark. To see how else they work, take a look at the assortment from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-sattlerhof\"\u003eWeingut Sattlerhof\u003c\/a\u003e; related bottles can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/a\u003e and among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/oesterreich\"\u003eAustrian wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSauvignon Blanc Gamlitz – 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: South Styria DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQuality level: Ortswein (Village wine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape variety: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e13.5% alc. by vol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulfites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiodynamic certified according to Lacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic control body AT-BIO-402 – Austrian Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Sattlerhof","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073832182094,"sku":"014SAT0006","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/sattlerhof-sauvignon-blanc-gamlitz-2022.jpg?v=1751009774","url":"https:\/\/norgutes.com\/en\/products\/sattlerhof-sauvignon-blanc-gamlitz-2022","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}