Christian Tschida's "Non-Tradition" is a fascinating example of how combining different parcels can create a unique and complex tasting experience. Grüner Veltliner grapes come from two distinctive soil types: one limestone and the other on a steep shale slope, both facing south-east and overlooking the lake. The decision to assemble the two wines led to a surprising result: an aromatic complexity and a layering of taste that offer a rich bouquet, with notes of fruit, spices and minerality. The final result is a symphony of flavors that demonstrates how two elements can come together to create something much greater than the sum of the individual parts, a true case in which 1+1 equals 3. A wine that invites to be discovered and appreciated in every nuance of it.
Region: Austrian, Burgenland.
Grapes: Grüner Veltliner.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: Some months in barrel.
Contains sulfites
Spatburgunder by Wasenhaus, an elegant and deep red wine made from pinot noir grapes that come from Baden. Produced by Alexander and Christophe who have accumulated a number of experiences in some of the great Burgundy domains before returning to Germany to produce wines. Fermented in open vats and aged in oak barrels.
Region: Germany, Baden
Grapes: Pinot noir.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Contains sulfites