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WEINGUT SATTLERHOF |
OUR WINERY - HISTORY - NEIGHBORHOOD
The Sattlerhof winery is located south of Gamlitz, on a steep hill with a wonderful view of southern Styrian country side. The locality is called Sernau, and the street number is 2 for the Sattlerhof, which indicates that this is a century-old address. The Family ownership of the estate can be traced back to 1887. In1968 Ing. Wilhelm Sattler and his wife Louise decided to replant the unused location at the Sernau site. Ing. Sattler, one of the Doyen of the Styrian wine scene is credited as the founder and father of the “Steirische Klassik” line which are fresh and fruity wines with strong varietal character, well balanced acidity and dry finish. Willi Sattler jun. who is now in charge of the winery with his wife Maria added the vineyard specific varietal wines that are powerful, obulent and have long storage potential. A perfect addition. Willi jun. has been in charge and is attending to the Sattler vineyards since the age of 22. He had successfully completed the renowned wine college at Silberberg and in his relentless passion is trying continuously to improve the style of wines by location and type.
Our impressive underground cellar, which we build into the Searnau hill, enables us to improve our wines even further. Investments into the most modern equipment, an optimum in the working environment and the utmost use of environment friendly energy also assist in the furtherance of the quality of our wines.
The white wines are fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The, "Styrian KLASSIK" wines are bottled young and show a maximum of fruit and freshness.
The more powerful wines are harvested vineyard specific and are as such identified on the label like Kranachberg etc. Depending upon grape variety the wines are submitted to a biological acid reduction after the fermentation and developed in Barriques, or they mature in the large wooden barrels.
The small amount of red wines is due to the climatic and geological conditions, which are far better suited for the white wines. Willi Sattler believes that Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) and the St. Laurent variety are the ideal red wines for this location.
“SATTLERHOF BRUT” is the sparkling wine made out of Morillion (Chardonnay) and Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) grapes and of course made in the traditional method of bottle conditioning “Champagneoise”
The first wines of the year – the Noveaus – here called “Steirischer Junker” are usually bottled at the beginning of November right after harvest.
Specific Vineyards :
Pfarrweingarten Kranachberg Sernauberg
We cultivate a total of 20 ha of vineyards of which 3 ha are newly planted. Most of them are in the 3 important locations. In 2001 we have purchased an additional 5 ha at the prime location of the Kranachberg. This area will be newly planted with Sauvignon Blanc in the year 2002.
The Sernauberg is a southeasterly facing extremely steep slope (up to 70% inclination) , and has a loamy, sandy soil. At 380 meters above sea level a more aromatic Sauvignon grows here as well as the grapes for the KLASSIK line for Welschriesling, Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Muskateller.
The Pfarrweingarten is a small southerly facing location (altitude 310 - 370 m above sea level), which is managed exclusively by the Sattler estate. The protected position, the sandy soil offers outstanding conditions for extract-rich, full-ripe Sauvignon Blanc and grapes of the Burgundy varieties.
The Kranachberg is located between the villages of Gamlitz and Leutschach and its highest points reaches 580 meters. Sauvignon Blanc, Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) are cultivated here.
Grape Varieties we culitvate:
Chardonnay (White), , Weißburgunder (White), Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder) (White), Sauvignon blanc (White), Gelber Muskateller (White),
Welschriesling Klassik
Aroma of fresh ripe apples, delicate acidity structure, dry, and the typical Styrian Welschriesling nuances at the finish.
Welschriesling Alte Rebstöcke
The grapes come from our oldest plantings. Wine with a spicy aroma, and leaves the palate with the taste of exotic and citrus fruits, Dry in style
Muskateller Klassik
Delicate, spicy Muscat aroma, rich at the palate, and a well balanced fruit - acid structure. Ideal as aperitif wine. Dry in style
Weißburgunder Klassik
Pronounced Pinot Blanc flavors, straight forward fruit with hints of apricots. Rich and powerful at the palate, Dry in style
Morillon (Chardonnay) Klassik
Chardonnay with lots of floral fragrance, mineral extract-rich, elegant composition. Soft acidity, yet lingering, dominate finish. Dry in style
Sauvignon Blanc Klassik
Delicate, spicy, exotic Sauvignon. Paprika and mint bouquet. Complex at the palate with a mineral structure dominant. Dry in Style
Weißburgunder Kranachberg
Fine vanilla fragrance with hints of nuts. A wine with long storage potential, that reaches its optimal drinking potential in 2-3 years. Dry at the finish.
Sauvignon Blanc Kranachberg
Aromas of Dill and Cassis. Spicy fruit taste at the palate, lingering dry finish.
Grauburgunder Pfarrweingarten
Sweet nutty bouquet, dry at the palate, strong Terroir accent with hints of pears. Mineralic, well balanced and long lingering.A wine that reaches its optimal drinking potential in 2-3 years. Dry at the finish.
Weissburgunder Pfarrgarten
Smokey and floral impressions, elegant and complex at the palate. Spicy nuances and a creamy texture. A wine that reaches its optimal drinking potential in 2-3 years. Dry at the finish.
Morillion Pfarrgarten
A slight Vanille bouquet mixed with aromas of roasted apples. Sumptuous body with a mocca, caramel finish. Well balanced. Almost Burgundy like style. Reaches its full drinking potential in 2-3 years.
Morillion Sernauberg
Hints of apples at the palate. Nicely balanced acidity - fruit level. Finishes with mocca and caramel nuances.
Grape Varieties we culitvate:
Chardonnay (White), , Weißburgunder (White), Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder) (White), Sauvignon blanc (White), Gelber Muskateller (White),
SOME OF THE REVIEWS
ADDITIONAL REVIEWS
The kings court yard in Munich – Germany was the site choosen for an exclusive Sauvignon Blanc – degustation of the extra ordinaries. Weinguru August F. Winkler had invited international experts such as Germany’s wine Pope Hardy Rodenstock and many other international recognized authorities to this event.
71 premium wines from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Chile, South Africa, California and Austria were up for evaluation including our
Sauvignon Blanc 1999 vom Kranachberg
which turned out to be the winner
With the Sauvignon Blanc "Styrian Classical Vintage 1999" we had a further wine in twelfth place in this outstanding field. For us, this result is a fantastic achievement and a re-affirmation of our efforts to produce top quality wines.
We received additional
honors in Austria such as " Winegrower of the Year ", the Gourmet Trophy and
many more. Abroad our wines obtained outstanding product evaluations in the
last years also at many international tastings like in Germany, France, America
among others.
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