2021 Weingut Maria & Sepp Muster 'Graf' Sauvignon Steiermark, Austria Celler Escoda-Sanahuja The grapes are destemmed and

The grapes are destemmed and macerate for one to three days then ferment and age in barrel

Montbourgeau’s tiny-production Trousseau comes from a southeast-facing parcel planted in calcareous grey marne

Sangiovese clone used to plant the vineyard originated from cuttings of Isole e Olena’s celebrated Cepparello vineyard propogated by Burgundy’s renowned Guilllaume vine nursery

The resulting wine born of tiny yields—1-ton per acre—has a powerful mid-palate structure that tastes like $50 Pinot Noir

The grapes were fermented as whole bunches for a fortnight

2021 Weingut Maria & Sepp Muster 'Graf' Sauvignon Steiermark, Austria Celler Escoda-Sanahuja The grapes are destemmed andAge of Vines: around 40 years old Soil: Opok Limestone and clay silt, here in its more rocky, meager form Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc Making of: Grapes are hand harvested, destemmed, and gently pressed. They are fermented in 2400 liter oval wooden casks with indigenous yeasts. The wine then spends about 2 years aging in neutral wooden casks. Bottled without fining or filtration, no sulfur added.