“The Muscat Noir d’Eisenstadt is a blue grape variety that genetically produces white wines. So a jack of all trades!” This is how Franz Xaver Lehner describes the first 25 liters of his newly discovered rarity, which is set to become a very special anniversary wine by 2025.
In 2025, Eisenstadt can look back on 100 years as the state capital. By then, a fine drop will mature that is worthy of the anniversary. It is thanks to Franz Xaver Lehner’s thirst for research that an old grape variety was rediscovered. A treat that inspires After detailed scientific research since 2008, Lehner came across the “Muscat Noir d’Eisenstadt”. You can read about it in books from the time of Joseph Haydn. “The composer must have nibbled on what inspired him to create great works,” remarks the long-time chairman of the Eisenstadt wine-growing association with a wink. Birthday congratulations Patience is required, reclamation takes time. 40 vines of the now 500 were enough for the beginning to bottle the first samples of the noble premium rarity in the Eisenstadt viticulture school – exactly on the birthday of Deputy Governor Astrid Eisenkopf. She received a hearty toast during the presentation.Quality that convincesThe expert verdict: As an autochthonous wine – dry and dark yellow – its character is very independent. “It inspires with fragrant flowers, ripe apples, paired with citrus fruits and a spicy finish,” said the viticulture students.
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