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St. Laurent Ried Ladner 2003
St. Laurent is a traditional Austrian grape variety – and presumably was named for its early maturity around the Catholic calendar day of St. Laurence rather than for a French village. Nevertheless, genetic sequencing reveals a close relationship to Pinot Noir. Over the centuries, the mutation-prone variety has undergone a process of adaptation to our terroir and now shows more texture, color, tannins, and fruity flavors than its famous relative.
This St. Laurent grows on an amphibolite primary rock soil in the “Ried Ladner” vineyard. Although this is an elevated, cool vineyard, the early maturing grapes regularly achieve good ripeness of about 19° KMW. The advantage of the site is the fresh, wonderfully regulating breeze from the Austrian Forest Quarter throughout the year, which supports aroma development and keeps the grapes healthy.
Classic vinification means fermentation with about two weeks maceration immediately followed by malolactic fermentation. Eighteen months maturation in 300-2500 l oak casks lends the rather dry and austere character of young St Laurent rounded softness. The barrels are usually around 3 years old and the wine only slightly reflects its stay oak.
Alcohol: 12,5%
Tasting notes:
Dark cherry red; inciting nose with red berry fruits and just hints of toasty aromas; elegant and refreshing taste of heart cherries, red and black berries, fresh garden herbs; elegant tannins leading to fresh & mineral finish.
Food pairing:
Perfect companion to pasta and various meats such as roast turkey or pork, braised filet of lamb or young game, as well as all sorts of fruity cheeses. Served a touch cooler than most of the reds it is a good match with starters as fresh cheeses, smoked fish, vegetables etc.
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