The ZAHEL family winery has a long and proud history in Vienna and Alex very much preserves and builds upon that history but hes also right up at the cutting edge of contemporary thinking for the region as well. He produces a number of different Gemischter Satz, his Wiener feels typically Austrian for example (yes, we did write that) whilst the Nussberg has distinctly more weight and feels more Burgundian in style. He also produces a truly enticing range of wines which started out as experimental bottlings but which now make up a regular, though individually very limited, part of his range.

Alex and the team are both organic and Demter biodynamic certified across all 95 parcels within the city limits of Vienna. They are also proud to announce that they will be one of the first European wineries to attain the regenerative farming certification, which takes into account the human impact of farming and its management to promote the regeneration of soil, water, air and biodiversity for the whole ecosystem.

Vinification

45% Gruner Veltliner, 35% Riesling, 20% Zierfandler.

Field blend picked and fermented together, the only sorting allowed is in the vineyard. 8 months on lees to allow a richness to develop.

Tasting Notes

Alex Zahel makes Gemischter Satz, in fact he makes quite a few and he makes some of the very best available.
Bright acidity and tangy peach notes. Classic Gemischter (he says as though he knows them well).
Drinks really well on its own. Fresh and bright, made for a Summers’ evening with the BBQ on.