Durnberg Winery was born out of pure friendship. Three friends, Christoph Korner, Matthias Marchesani, and Georg Klein, decided to establish a winery. Each is responsible for a different aspect of this beautiful Austrian winery. Christoph is the winemaker, Matthias is the wine connoisseur, and Georg is Durnberg's marketing genius. This golden trio has ensured that Durnberg wines now have an excellent reputation worldwide.
The Durnberg winery is located in the Weinviertel region, approximately 70 kilometers from Vienna. The village of Falkenstein is the setting for its impressive white wines. Like the vast majority of Austrian vineyards, Durnberg has primarily planted Gruner Veltliner, making it the queen of Austrian wines. However, Durnberg also chose another local star: the Weissburgunder. This is the Austrian equivalent of the refined Pinot Blanc from Alsace.
When the Weissburgunder grapes are deemed ripe enough, they are harvested. Vinification follows a method borrowed from Burgundy. After pressing, the juice is aged "sur lie" in both stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. This gives Durnberg Falkenstein Weissburgunder Reserve greater complexity and depth.
Both the aroma and the taste are remarkable. A very distinctive Austrian wine of high quality. Surprisingly creamy on the palate, thanks in part to the light oak aging. This gives this Durnberg Weissburgunder more flavor than a regular Pinot Blanc. Its elegant character is striking, clearly expressed on the back of the tongue.
