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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.

Production Area
Hundsleiten is located on the Bisambergkette- a mountain range at the gate to Vienna – the same latitude as Burgundy. The soil is “flysch” which is an alternating succession of clay and sandstone, interspersed with Quartz which make it a classic vineyard for growing Grüner Veltliner. Hundsleiten means “difficult work here,” in German, due to the steep slopes of the vineyard. The 30+ year-old vines, however, reward this additional work with especially rich and complex wines.

Grape Varieties
100% Grüner Veltliner

Vinification
The grapes are hand harvested at the end of October. Grapes are destemmed the must stands approximately 8 hours before being pressed by a pneumatic press with low pressure. Fermentation takes place in big wooden barrels. The wine is stored for 5-6 months in 20% stainless steel tank, 80% in large wooden barrels before being bottling.

Color
Sparkling golden-yellow

Bouquet
Explicit black pepper, pineapple, spice

Taste
Pepper, minerality, pineapple, creamy

Alcohol
13%

Serving Suggestions
A versatile food wine, this pairs well with veal, soups, beef, ragout, potato dishes, and cheeses.