Country: Austria
Region: Carnuntum
Grapes: 100% Gelber Muskateller
Viticulture: Organic farming. Fruit comes from 30-year-old Gelber Muskateller vines grown on a mix of red gravel and loess soils at 100 metres above sea level. These well-draining soils, combined with Carnuntum's warm Pannonian climate and cool evening breezes, allow the grapes to develop intense aromatics while retaining freshness and natural acidity.
Vinification: Hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously on its skins for two weeks, extracting aromatic intensity alongside gentle tannic structure. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with only a minimal addition of sulphur, preserving the wine's purity, texture and vibrant personality.
Tasting note and best served with:
A wonderfully expressive orange wine bursting with orange blossom, ripe citrus, apricot and exotic spice. Two weeks of skin contact add a delicate grip and silky texture without overshadowing the variety's naturally perfumed character. Bright acidity keeps everything fresh and lively, making this an effortlessly drinkable skin-contact wine. Perfect alongside mezze, grilled vegetables, roast chicken, fragrant Thai dishes, soft cheeses or simply enjoyed on its own with good company.
Producer and terroir information:
Christina is the personal project of Austrian winemaker Christina Netzl, who focuses on producing vibrant, organic wines with minimal intervention that reflect both variety and place. Working with carefully farmed vineyards in Carnuntum, Christina allows spontaneous fermentation, gentle cellar handling and minimal sulphur additions to create wines full of life, energy and authenticity.
Carnuntum, located just east of Vienna, has become one of Austria's most exciting wine regions thanks to its warm climate, diverse soils and long winemaking history. The combination of red gravel and loess soils gives this Gelber Muskateller both aromatic intensity and mineral freshness, while the region's continental climate helps preserve balance and elegance. The result is a joyful, characterful orange wine that captures the playful side of Austrian natural winemaking while remaining refined and incredibly moreish.
12.5% ABV