Machherndl

CELLAR

CO2-controlled fermentation, pure yeasts, long resting on the mash,
nearly no contact to the fine-yeast.

We offer three different qualities:

Steinfeder are the light, fresh wines to be drunk young. The wines
are named after a special type of white grass, which grows between
the vines. The natural sugar content of the must has to be 15-17°
KMW (Klosterneuburger Mostwaage, the Austrian unit for sugar
content, 73-83° Oechsle) and the alcohol is 11%-vol maximum.

Federspiel are the medium bodied elegant wines. The name is
derived from falconing, which was formerly very popular in the
Wachau. The "Federspiel" are the wings of a dove, which were used
to attract the attention of the falcon. The sugar content has to be
at least 17° KMW (83° Oechsle), and the alcohol is between 11,5
and 12,5%-vol.

Smaragd are the exquisite full bodied wines with tremendous aging
potential. Smaragd is the German name for emerald. Lizards with
this typical emerald-green color can often be found between the
vines. The Smaragd-wines have to have a natural sugar content of
at least 18,2° KMW (90° Oechsle) and 12,5%-vol alcohol.

WOODEN BARRELS

Wooden barrels or barrique barrels are used for
our grand red Cuvée Anna and are only used twice.

STEEL TANKS

Tidiness is utmost important.
Easy to clean, hygienic, keeps the wines young.