The Frauwallner Pinot Blanc Ried Buch Vulkanland Steiermark DAC 2023 13% Vol. 0.75 l is an expressive, terroir-driven Pinot Blanc from Styria that impressively reflects the origin of the renowned Ried Buch in the Vulkanland Steiermark DAC. The traditional Frauwallner winery stands for precise vinification, selective hand-picking and a clear style that authentically combines origin and grape variety. This Styrian DAC white wine is at the top of the range and impresses with its structure, minerality and exceptional ageing potential.


The six-hectare Ried Buch vineyard is located in an open clearing, protected on three sides by mixed forest. The vineyards are rooted in deep soils of basalt and volcanic rock and lie at 300 to 360 metres above sea level, facing south and south-west. These conditions give the Pinot Blanc Ried Buch its characteristic warmth, tranquillity and longevity. The wine is vinified with a focus on precision and expression, resulting in an elegant and powerful Vulkanland DAC Pinot Blanc. At 13% vol., this Austrian white wine is powerful yet finely structured. The recommended drinking temperature is 12 to 14 °C, the optimum drinking window is from 2025 to 2038.

Tasting Note

A bright straw yellow colour with brilliant reflections in the glass, the nose reveals aromas of ripe, juicy stone fruit, accompanied by salty minerality and hints of fresh black bread, smoky, roasted notes and some nougat, on the palate the wine is powerful and elegant, with a dense structure and a harmonious balance between fruit and spice, the finish is long and precise, persistent and supported by mineral depth.

Acidity: 5 g/l

Residual sugar: 1.4 g/l

This Pinot Blanc from the Buch vineyard in Vulkanland Steiermark DAC is an excellent accompaniment to strong dishes with intense flavours. It is a particularly harmonious accompaniment to mushroom dishes with cream sauces, such as porcini risotto or tagliatelle with mushroom cream. An ideal combination is with saddle of veal with porcini mushrooms and glazed carrots in a thyme cream sauce, where Frauwallner Pinot Blanc 2023 shows off its structure and elegance to perfection. This Styrian DAC white wine also unfolds its complexity perfectly with white meat, poultry with creamy sauces or matured soft cheese. Served at 12 to 14 °C, it is ideal for sophisticated menus and elegant moments of pleasure.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Weingut Frauwallner GmbH, Karbach 7, 8345 Straden, Austria, weingut@frauwallner.com

Nutritional Information:

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

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