Ratings
89 points by Peter Moser (Falstaff) for Rosé König Bio 2023
Awards
Gold at Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2022 for Rosé by Nature
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Pittnauer |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Blaufränkisch |
| Color | Rosé |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Juvenile rosé color with bright salmon pink hues |
| Aroma | Wild strawberry, pomegranate, rhubarb, lime, vitality, temperament, precision, red berries, redcurrant, cherry, dried rose, spicy, slightly woody |
| Palate | Substantial and expressive with depth, dynamism, energy, harmony, vitality, and precision |
| Finish | Long and mouthwatering finish expressing personality and accuracy of natural winemaking |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with artisanal charcuterie, pâté en croûte, garlic sausage, croque-monsieur, coppa, Reims ham, salads, grilled meats, lightly spiced dishes |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermented in steel tanks, matured in amphoras |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, no temperature control, no SO2 |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay, Limestone |
| Vine Age | About 18 years (from related vineyards) |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand picked, vineyard sorted |
Interesting facts
| Pioneers of natural and biodynamic wine movement in Austria. Member of Respekt-BIODYN. Wines undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, minimal intervention, no added SO2, unfined and unfiltered. |
Logistics
| Cork | Crown Cap |