BIO wine grapes - table grape Gutedel (white/red)

Gutedel (in France and Switzerland Chasselas) is an old white wine and table grape variety that has found worldwide distribution. Today, the use of the grape variety is declining worldwide for both wine and table grape production.

Importance: As a tasty table grape, the white (and red) Gutedel is grown worldwide. It plays a dominant role in French-speaking Switzerland for wine production, in southeastern Europe the "maiden grape" is considered a Gutedel variety and there are also a few vineyards in Alsace. In Germany, Gutedel cultivation is concentrated almost exclusively on the Markgräflerland between Freiburg and the Swiss border. There, 1,088 hectares of vineyards are planted with the oldest cultivated vine. The southern Baden specialty has maintained its cultivation area for decades. In addition, there are just under 22 hectares of vineyards in Saale-Unstrut that are planted with Gutedel.

Wine: The fresh wines taste best when drunk young, higher qualities have a lower aging potential due to the very low acidity. The young wines are often drunk for brunch or with a snack. Fine Gutedel wines adequately accompany light cuisine such as dishes with sea fish or even delicate cheeses. The mild nature of the wines also makes Gutedel ideal for enjoying wine with friends.

CULTIVATION

Heinrich and Marie-Sophie Hartl are one of the leading winemaking couples in the thermal region south of Vienna. For 6 generations, their family has been producing complex red wines of the leading varieties Pinot Noir and St. Laurent, as well as fine whites that are always fruity, complex and well-balanced. A special focus is placed here on the autochthonous Rotgipfler and Zierfandler, both perfect food companions for hearty and spicy dishes. Numerous awards in the SALON Österreich Wein and international competitions (IWC, Decanter World Wine Awards) prove that Heinrich and Marie-Sophie are able to handle the versatile terroir of the thermal region excellently. The family business is a founding member of the "Burgundermacher", who produce some of the best Burgundy wines in Austria.