# Heinrich Pinot Noir (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingut Heinrich
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgenland, Austria
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, red plum, strawberry, cedar, bread dough, biscuit, vanilla, cloves, mushroom, leather, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

The Heinrich Pinot Noir is a red wine from Burgenland, Austria, crafted by Weingut Heinrich. This wine is notable for its harmonious integration of terroirs from both the Leithagebirge and Parndorfer Platte regions surrounding Lake Neusiedl. Weingut Heinrich, a family estate with a long history, is recognized for its pioneering commitment to biodynamic and natural winemaking practices, emphasizing the preservation of natural characteristics. The 2023 vintage offers a precise and elegant profile, reflecting Austria's growing reputation for high-quality Pinot Noir.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes grown on limestone and sandy loam soils.
- Certified organic and biodynamic by Demeter.
- Minimal intervention winemaking philosophy.
- Represents Austria's emergence in quality Pinot Noir.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity and subtle tannins make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of duck or pork, complement the earthy notes of mushrooms, and stand up to the protein in lamb and fish. Its freshness also makes it a good match for dishes with fruit or citrus elements.

## Wine making process

The Heinrich Pinot Noir is produced using spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts on the skins, followed by a gentle pressing. The wine then matures for seven months on its natural lees, and subsequently for six months in wooden vats and 500-litre oak barrels. Viticulture is strictly organic and biodynamic, with manual harvesting at optimal ripeness. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention to preserve the natural characteristics of the grape and terroir.