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Roman Pfaffl has stood at the helm of his family’s acclaimed Austrian wine estate for over 30 years. During this time Roman, together with his wife and children, has focused on crafting impeccable wines that reflect authentic Austrian terroir through their depth, minerality and balance. The family’s dedication to quality has earned Weingut R&A Pfaffl a reputation as the leading winery in Weinviertel, Austria’s largest and best-known wine region. The estate produces fine wines from 75 hectares of vineyards in 10 villages throughout the Weinviertel. “The Dot” is Pfaffl’s fun, food friendly, accessible line of wines.

Production Area
The Pfaffls have decided to cultivate St. Laurent on the Altenberg vineyard which sits at the same latitude as Burgundy. The diernals – or temperature-differences between day and night, caused by proximity to the nearby forest, brings slow growth, which suits the St. Laurent grape. The grapes can remain on the vines for a longer time which brings more complexity into the wine. The soil here consists of loamy loess, and the vines are approximately 8 years old.

Grape Varieties
100% St. Laurent

Vinification
The grapes are hand harvested. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for approximately 21 days with pumping over with automatic temperature-control at 28°C. Aging takes place for 16 months in 100% barrique before bottling.

Color
Dark, ruby red

Bouquet
Facetted with hints of blackberries and dark cherries

Taste
A powerful and elegant wine with a tender smoky touch, very soft tannins, and a complex, lingering finish.

Serving Suggestions
It is a perfect match to game or duck as well as hard cheeses.