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-east to describe this idyllic region.
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Vinification
The grapes for this cuvée were selectively hand-picked: Pinot Noir in early October, Sangiovese in late October 2023. Small-lot open fermentation for three weeks, exclusively hand-plunged, followed by slow pressing. Aged for two years on the fine lees in small oak barrels, then blended and further aged in stainless steel. Bottled unfiltered in July 2026. 100% artisanal.
Wine description
Engaging aromatics with deep, dark fruit and smoky notes, sloe, black cherry, fine spice, and subtle red berry undertones. Dense and fleshy structure on the palate, ripe berries and dark chocolate, juicy and elegant with a touch of salinity and fine-grained tannins. A wonderfully tactile, chewy wine!
Alcohol
13,5 % vol
Ageing potential
20 years +
Optimum drinking age from 2027.
Serving temperature
17°C - DECANTED.