Origin: Styria, Austria
ABV: 12%
USNW Classification: Natural
Varietal & Type: 65% Bronner, 25% Souvignier Gris and 10% Pinot Blanc

Vintage: 2019

A textural, non-aromatic, white wine from Styria in south-eastern Austria. The wine is a blend of three varieties, two being lesser known hybrid grape varieties: Bronner and Souvignier Gris. Hybrid grapes are remarkable as they allow a sustainable viticulture that accomodates better to the climate change and hard conditions, without requiring heavy treatments of the plants.

The structure, texture and richness of the wine comes partly because of a short skin fermentation. The wine has body, richness and acidity, while still being a light wine low in alcohol and totally dry. It will then pair really well with rich fish dishes or even white meats, or any appetizers. Can also be a very good option for crudos.

Complex, Gastronomic, Rich

BEST ENJOYED CHILLED

About the Winemaker

Ploder-Rosenberg

Ploder-Rosenberg is a family estate, located in Vulkanland Steiermark. It spans over 11 hectares (27 acres) of vineyards. With Manuel Ploder, the winery is now in its third generation, but the real pivot happened in 2005 when the family converted to biodynamic farming and started to focus on PiWi (fungus resistant) varieties. Today, 70 to 75 percent of their vineyards are planted with PiWis, with Souvignier Gris being the primary grape.

With Manuel’s takeover in 2011, the winery took the next step in its development. He changed the style and started pursuing low intervention winemaking. He is joined by his partner, Selina Weratschnig, but is also still aided by his parents, Maria and Aldred. Manuel and Selina are free-spirited individuals, often seen walking barefoot, and the new wines at Ploder-Rosenberg reflect this. Their life and wine philosophy are rooted in the notion that everything is interconnected in nature and that humans are a link that has a strong influence on it.

Shipping Details

 **DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, WE HAVE AN UPGRADED, INSULATED SHIPPING MATERIAL TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE WINE IN TRANSIT. THIS INCREASES SHIPPING TO $30/ BOX TEMPORARILY UNTIL THE WEATHER COOLS DOWN. **

US Natural Wine ships once a week, every Wednesday. All orders should be placed by Tuesday at 10am in order to be picked up from our distributors and out on Wednesday's delivery truck.

Shipping cost is 18 bucks a box (up to 12 bottles) so we highly encourage picking up more than 1 bottle for the best value!

At $18, we have some of the most competitive shipping rates compared to other low-intervention wine e-commerce, which can range from $20-$25 a box. Ultimately, we eat the cost of shipping more often than not because wine can be damn heavy. As a small business, we are simply unable to offer free shipping. We can't thank you enough for your understanding!