Preisinger & Friends

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Zweigelt, Sankt Laurent 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Light, easy to drink and wonderfully juicy. Pustza Libre tastes best when slightly chilled.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Weissburgunder, Grüner Veltliner
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Aged for half a year in various wooden barrels and bottled unfiltered and unsulfured.
On the nose aromas of overripe melon, some quince and meadow herbs, ripe yellow fruit with a cool touch in the background, lots of sage and some eucalyptus, great complexity. On the palate with a charming and juicy start, soft and again with yellow fruit, pineapple, yellow peach and ripe pear. A very harmonious and charming chalky gravel, even natural wine beginners need not be afraid.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Blaufränkisch
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Intense, easy to drink and wonderfully juicy Rosé with good minerality. 

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Traminer 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Fresh, lively, slight tannins, wild rose and fresh stone pine aromas, with a bit of lychee. Demanding on the palate, good complexity, powerful, dry style, with firm, salty finish.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Zweigelt 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A lovely, complex Rosé from the Canton of Aargau, made from Zweigelt grapes grown in biodynamic agriculture.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Petit Meslier 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2018
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Maturation of the base wine in used barriques and double barriques.3-year ageing on the lees after the second fermentation. 100% Petit Méslier from the top vineyard Chalofe in Thlaheim. An extremely exciting but rare grape variety from Champagne. Intense on the nose, with aromas of green apple, white peach, rhubarb, lemon zest, lime, almonds and fresh bread. Refreshing on the palate, complex, structured, with fine perlage and a long, slightly salty finish. 

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections. In the nose ripe blackberries, hints of plums and elderberries, delicate floral nuances, subtle tobacco notes. On the palate juicy and elegant, fruity sweetness, fine tannin, already seems accessible, fine nougat on the finish.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Zweigelt, St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes:

Heinrich say about this wine:

Simple, pristine, unadulterated and pure, the red-fruited yet vibrant essence of Naked Red celebrates the lightness of wine.
wine and reinterprets the sheer beauty that is in "The Emperor's New Clothes". With its juicy, bright berry character, this infectiously frugal wine almost lasciviously disposes of any resistance to drinking and, with its straightforward straightforwardness and spirited honesty, is best served in two wines.
honesty can best be described in two words. The meaning of these words can be used both individually and together.
together: Seriously uncomplicated

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: In the glass a beautiful cloudy golden yellow, the nose the harbingers of herbs paired with ripe quince and apple. On the palate a round and herbaceous, yet fresh body. Long and precise finish. Before drinking, turn the bottle closed upside down to distribute all solids.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Attractive bouquet, raspberries, peonies, a touch of blood orange, fresh tobacco, delicate smoky nuances. On the palate complex, silky texture, wonderfully fresh structure, refined, fine tannin, very noble and fine.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Pinot Gris, Muskat Ottonel
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: clayey, sandy, calcareous
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A refreshingly lively natural wine made from Pinot Blanc and Muskat Ottonel. Initially nutty, smoky, herbaceous and ethereal on the nose. With time, the wine opens up and shows fruity aromas of quince, pear and exotic fruits. Very lively, fresh and juicy on the palate. The Weisze Freyheit has a nice balance between profundity and lightness. Decant in advance.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Neuburger
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: clayey, sandy, calcareous
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Hazy golden yellow color. Aromas of apricot yoghurt, chalk and pears, with some cardamom and herbs in the background. Smooth and juicy on the palate, with a pleasant creaminess and a refreshing acidity.

Producer: Domaines Lupier
Grape: Garnacha 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Spanien
Region: Navarra
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Gripping bouquet, grenadine, plums, cardamom, violets, licorice, thyme. On the palate, juicy extract, tightly woven, finest tannin, perfectly balanced, wonderfully dynamic and with an extremely precise flow. Great.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Zweigelt 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: 

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Pinot Noir
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: On the nose, this Pinot Noir is very open and intense with notes of wild strawberries, cherries, violets and some red pepper. The nose is elegant and finely structured with aromas of roses, violets, raspberries, various wild berries and a pleasant spiciness on the finish. Goes very well with duck à l'orange or butternut from the oven.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Traminer 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Fresh, lively, slight tannins, wild rose and fresh stone pine aromas, with a bit of lychee. Demanding on the palate, good complexity, powerful, dry style, with firm, salty finish.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region:
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Slightly restrained, compact bouquet, currants, sour cherries, charming toasty aromas, mineral notes. On the palate close-meshed, bundled, finest tannin, punchy, juicy and very well-founded. A great Pinot to linger over. Be sure to decant in advance.

Producer: Drappier
Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: NV
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Unfiltered and with minimal sulfur, made in the carbon-neutrally certified Drappier House. The name is in honor of the holy St. Bernard, founder of the Clarevallis Abby close to the Drappier vineyards. A well-balanced champagne with floral notes and a fresh palate.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Chardonnay
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: clayey, sandy, calcareous
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: limestone and mica slate, left on the mash for a few hours, spontaneously fermented and then matured on the natural yeast in large oak barrels for 10 months. A very slight reduction (sulphurous) on the nose, ripe yellow apple, melon and delicate floral nuances. On the palate a very soft texture with a full glaze

Producer: Moric
Grape: Blaufränkisch
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2013
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Slate
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Blaufränkisch from 60 year old vines, spontaneously fermented and 4 years in wooden barrels on the yeast - a natural wine evolution! On the nose pencil, elderberry toast, juniper and laurel, fine animalism (no contradiction), leather. On the palate a powerful texture with lots of extract from the old vines, yet cool and elegant, dense but not opulent, a great mouthfeel, the acidity balanced and perfectly supported by the tannin, sour cherries with a bit of black pepper in the finish, only minute toasty notes.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Merlot
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: An assemblage of Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Merlot aged in small oak barrels for 14 months. Beguiling bouquet, violets, blackberries, red cherries, wild strawberries and some cedar wood, a light mineral note in the background. Fresh and juicy on the palate with flavours of red berries and flowers. 

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Quince, Boskop
Color: Cidre
Sparkling: Pet-Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 7.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This Cidre is made from quince and Boskop is an exciting food companion. It is made according to the Méthode Traditionnelle. Fruity, fresh and fun!

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Chardonnay 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Subtle, differentiated bouquet, lime blossoms, daisies, lemon balm, elegant chalky tone. Refined fullness on the palate, tightly meshed, juicy, creamy melt, wonderfully precise and delicate. A fantastic, storable Chardonnay.

Producer: La Maison Carrée
Grape: Chasselas
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Switzerland
Region: Three Lakes
Subregion: Neuenburg
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A clean Chasselas from Lake Neuchatel, with notes of flowers and apples, a creamy palate with a bit of salt and a refreshing acidity towards the end.

Producer: Olivier Pittet
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Switzerland
Region: Valais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Strawberries, raspberries, coffee, delicate roasted aromas, wonderfully accompanied by minerals. On the palate a juicy start, fresh, velvety, good density and wonderfully taut and full of character.

Producer: Fred Loimer
Grape: Pinot Gris 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2015
Country: Austria
Region: Niederoesterreich
Subregion: Kremstal
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Rosehips, red berries, toasted almonds, sponge cake. On the palate, firm, wonderfully spicy and complex, with finely textured tannins and a mineral-saline finish.

Producer: Fred Loimer
Grape: Gemischter Satz
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: Austria
Region: Niederoesterreich
Subregion: Kremstal
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow with orange sheen, complex nose of lentils, ground pepper, cider, cinnamon, smoke and propolis, tremendous mineral grip with cool elegance on the palate, delicate apple fruit, dusty dry with delicate acidity, needs time in the glass to fully develop.