Christoph Heiss, Kamptal Heissweiss

Producer: Christoph HeissCategory: Wine - Still - WhiteGrapes: Grüner Veltliner, Müller-Thurgau, and WelschrieslingRegion: Niederösterreich, AustriaSubregion: KamptalAppellation: KamptalAlcohol by volume: 12.0%Features: OrganicAge of vines : 10 - 40 years.Soil : Loam/loess on gneiss.Orientation : South.Farming Practice : Organic.Vinification: Müller Thurgau pressed with four days of maceration, Grüner Veltliner & Welschriesling whole bunch pressed into Müller Thurgau.Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation.   NotesIntensely mineral, with subtle aromatic white flowers and touches of white nectarine fruit. Christoph is a young winemaker from a winemaking family; he’s honed his chops in New Zealand, Germany and South Africa, and is now making natural wines from select parcels at his family’s estate.