Gut Oggau Theodora 2024

Theodora comes from Gut Oggau, the Burgenland estate that Eduard and Stephanie Tscheppe revived from 2007 on 14 hectares that had lain abandoned for two decades. That gap meant the vines could move straight to Demeter-certified biodynamic farming. Most plots are planted as mixed field blends, and this wine draws on Grüner Veltliner and Welschriesling picked together. The soils and cool continental climate of the Neusiedlersee-Hügelland hold acidity, and the low 11.2 percent alcohol keeps the wine light on its feet. Vinification follows the natural approach the estate is known for, with spontaneous fermentation by native yeast and time in wood, made without additions and with minimal sulphur. The result is a wine of drive rather than weight, where lees contact adds a little texture without masking the fruit. The colour is pale straw. The nose shows green apple, white pepper, lemon and dried herbs. The palate is fresh and saline, with crisp acidity and a mineral, savoury close. Serve well chilled at 8 to 10 degrees.