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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
Haidviertel located in Stetten on heavy clay soil consisting of a rocky subsoil. The Haidviertel, which means “heathland-quarter” is the first hill up from the flat land leading to the Danube and it sits at the same latitude as Burgundy. As such it absorbs the Danube fog which helps to get elegance and finesse into the wine. The vines in this vineyard are approximately 23 years old.

Grape Varieties
100% Grüner Veltliner

Vinification
The grapes are hand harvested by a small, well trained team by the middle of October. The grapes are destemmed and the must stands 4 hours before pressing by pneumatic press with low pressure. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with automatic temperature-control at 18°C. The wine is stored for 5 months in stainless-steel tanks before it is bottled.

Color
Brilliant golden yellow

Bouquet
Delicate aromas of flowers and fruit such as orange and pear, with a touch of herbs and pepper

Taste
Spicy notes on the palate, full and fruity with lively acidity

Alcohol
12%

Serving Suggestions
This elegant, fresh wine is best served with roast pork, light fish, salads and vegetarian dishes.