Grapes: Morillon (Chardonnay!)
Region: Styria, Austria
Vintage: 2021
Viticulture: Organic + Biodynamic
Soils: Opok – Limestone and clay silt, here in its more rocky, meager form
Vinification: Hand-harvested, destemmed fully before being gently pressed and fermented in 2400-liter oval wooden casks
Aging: 2 years in neutral wooden casks
Fining or Filtering: None
Sulfur: None added
Notes from the Importer: Sepp and Maria on this wine: “Graf” is the German word for Count. This title of nobility has been the name of our estate since its beginning. At some point, we wanted to honor that name in one of our wine lines. For our Count, we take old vines on meager Opok. For as long as we remember, Zweigelt, Morillon, and Sauvignon Blanc have been planted in these special vineyards. For us, Graf also means the center, as the vineyard lies between the higher located Sgaminegg and the slightly lower Opok-line.”
Personality: the lush character of the grape meets the elegant zestiness of Styria. Think ripe quince on the rocks with a breezy touch of the finest sea salt and smoke. Mouthwatering.
