Liubisa
In 1986, after completing his apprenticeship in Italy, a young winemaker from Langenlois dared to secretly smuggle S*****vese cuttings entrusted to him by his mentor across the border into Austria and planted them in secret. At that time, cultivating this grape variety in the Kamptal was not permitted (and still isn't today). The resourceful winemaker quickly found a clever solution for his experiment, blending what is likely the northernmost S*****vese in Europe with a portion of his Pinot Noir. This is how the cuvée LIUBISA was born. "Liubisa," meaning "lovely valley," is the original name of Langenlois, given by the first settlers from the north to describe this idyllic region.
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Vinification
The ripe grapes were selectively hand-harvested, Pinot Noir in early October and S*****vese in early November 2021. In the cellar, they were destemmed without crushing, with a small portion of whole bunches added. Two-week fermentation in small fermentation vats, the must is only punched down by hand. 2 years of aging on the lees in small oak barrels, followed by blending and further maturation in stainless steel tank. Bottled in July 2024, during high atmospheric pressure and the waxing moon phase. 100% artisanal.
Wine description
Youthful nose, dark fruit character mingled with smoke, sloeberries, black cherry, all of it carried by herbs and spices, accents of red berries coming through. Tight and fleshy on the palate, ripe berries and dark chocolate, vanilla beans, somewhat saline, firm and elegant, a wine to chew on!
Alcohol
13,5 % vol
Ageing potential
18 years +
Optimum drinking age from 2026.
Serving temperature
18°C - DECANTED.