2022 Meinklang, ‘Prosa’ Sparkling Rosé, Österreich, Austria

Producer: Meinklang is a family run mixed-farm, Angela & Werner Michlits run the winery side of things, tending vineyards in Burgenland & Hungary. The Michlits family also produce a variety of crops including fruit orchards, herbs & flowers, ancient grains, as well as some beer production. They are the largest biodynamic farm in Central Europe & have managed to scale up without losing their foundational values, their herd of Angus cattle featured on their labels, as well as a herd of sheep, provide organic fertilizer for live soils, a full circle of life within the vineyards & farm lands.

Place: Located in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the National Park Neusiedlersee, Seewinkle, in the region of Burgenland, East Austria bordering Hungary.

Cultivation: Biodynamic, Demeter Certified.

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Soil: Sandy Loam

Winemaking: Hand harvest, gentle press, short maceration, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast, finished in pressure tanks, aged in bottle without fining or filtration.

Tasting Notes: Soft Fizz – Plush Texture – Flinty Minerals – Juicy Red Fruit