Kracher Cuvee Beerenauslese 2017 / 2018

Type: Sweet
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Grape Variety: Welschriesling, Chardonnay

Climate: Hot, continental Pannonian climate
Terroir: Vines grows on sandy-gravel soils or planted on sedimentary gravel rocks
Winemaking: Once in the winery, 80% of the Kracher Beerenauslese Cuvée must undergo alcoholic fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks, with the remaining 20% in large oak barrels for 16 months

Color: Bright yellow with silver reflections
Nose: On the nose it is sharp, with aromas of lemon and saline touches
Palate: Precise, spicy and refreshing, with hints of quince. Creamy and concentrated, with lively acidity. Very long, succulent and spicy finish

About the Winery:
Located in the Seewinkel, an area in the Burgenland region of Austra, along the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl, Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher is in possession of a microclimate uniquely suited to the production of Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese wines. 32 hectares of vineyards are planted with Welschriesling, Chardonnay, Traminer, Muskat Ottonel and Scheurebe. Kracher is internationally regarded as one of the finest dessert wine makers. After Alois Kracher passed away in December 2007, his 27-year-old son Gerhard took over the responsibility of winemaking. He manages the winery with the same strength, firm will and consequence as his famous father once did.