2020 Claus Preisinger Pinot Noir

WINEMAKER: Claus Preisinger
REGION: Burgenland, AT
VARIETAL: Pinot Noir
VITICULTURE: Certified Biodynamic

The Biodynamic grapes for this Pinot Noir grew at the Parndorfer Platte. An elevated plateau characterised by cool winds from the west and north-west. 70% Whole bunch fermentation sealed in tank for 5 days with the remaining 30% whole berry ferment. Pressed to tank for primary ferment and then transferred to two 1000L amphoras for 8 month elevage.

Claus Preisinger’s winery is nestled in the village of Gols by Lake Neusiedlersee in Burgenland. Claus first started making wine with this father as a hobby, but after working with Hans Nittnaus, a neighbouring winemaker for a few years, decided that wine was his true calling. In 2004 he was one of the founding members of the Pannobile group of winemakers, a group that uses respect for the land and terroir to preserve traditions in Burgenland. His first vintage was in 2000, and since then he has expanded his father’s 3 hectares to the 17 hectares of vines he cultivates today. His vineyard work is meticulous and he is deeply in touch with his land. He uses a mixture of techniques including homeopathic teas, compost from cattle and horses and works strictly from Steiner philosophies. His vines are spread across 58 parcels and are largely planted to indigenous varieties such as Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent.