2024 Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg Rosé "Cistercien", Kamptal, Austria

ABOUT THIS WINE

A nuanced blend of Zweigelt, St. Laurent, and Pinot Noir, the Cistercien Rosé reflects a Burgundian sensibility shaped by Austria’s cool Kamptal region. Grapes are sourced from vineyards grown on a mosaic of loess, gravel, and calcareous soils, which impart a linear, mineral edge. The 2024 vintage experienced a cool, extended ripening season, enhancing the wine’s crisp structure and fine aromatics. Fermented and aged in stainless steel with minimal intervention, the wine is vinified more like a white than a red—light pressing, no skin contact, and a focus on purity and tension over exuberance. Aromas of wild berries, red currant, and white flowers evolve into a palate defined by stony minerality and citrus zest. Its food-pairing versatility is wide, making it a natural companion to sushi, smoked trout, herbed poultry, or simple vegetarian fare.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Weingut Schloss Gobelsburg is one of Austria’s most historic and revered estates, dating back to 1171 and deeply influenced by Cistercian monks who tended the vineyards for centuries. Today, under the stewardship of Michael Moosbrugger, the estate blends monastic traditions with modern precision to craft wines of profound elegance and terroir expression. Certified sustainable and biodynamically farmed in practice, the winery follows time-honored methods, including gravity-fed cellars and low-intervention vinification. Their Cistercien Rosé honors the contemplative, minimalist spirit of its monastic roots—eschewing overt fruitiness in favor of poise, purity, and quiet depth. Schloss Gobelsburg is a benchmark for Austrian winemaking, known for its deep respect for vineyard heritage and a philosophy rooted in balance, authenticity, and timeless refinement.