The Grand Cru of Leithaberg From Ried Riefring Thal, an extension of the famous "Bergweingarten" of Donnerskirchen, at 139-164 meters elevation facing Lake Neusiedl, comes a Chardonnay that redefines what Austrian white wine can be. This is not just wine - this is a statement. The terroir here is extreme: Glimmerschiefer (mica schist) in lower layers providing elegance and minerality, and deep Braunerde (brown earth) in upper layers supplying depth and volume. The vines must dig deep, struggle, find their voice. Leo Sommer lets them speak through 18 months in large and small oak barrels, followed by 6 months bottle aging before release - 24 months from harvest to your glass. In the glass: Brilliant gold. On the nose: Ripe banana, mango, papaya, pineapple, orange peel, gentle oak (creamy vanilla), delicate florals - a feminine, sensual character. On the palate: Full-bodied, stuff with silky texture, white and yellow apple, ripe mango, creamy vanilla, gentle extract sweetness, lemon and caramel in the finish. Acidity is gentle yet lively, with tension and spontaneity, deep minerality, and perfect balance between ripeness and freshness - "contradictions united in one wine." The finish is mineral-limestone, long and harmonious, with vanilla and mango tones and saline character. This is wine with high aging potential (2024-2035+), recommended to decant or aerate before serving. Not a children's party wine - "Gaumentango pur!" (Pure palate tango!) Single vineyard, organic, world-class | Age or drink now with air