2021 Weinkeller Walter Glatzer St-Laurent, Carnuntum, AustriaABOUT THIS WINE 100% St. Laurent from vineyards grown on sandy loam soils. Two weeks of maceration, then aged for 12 months in used barriques. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Walter Glatzer with his son Matias and daughter Hanna organically farm over 50 hectares in the ancient region of Carnuntum, the largest border community of the Roman Empire where Celtics, Romans, and later monastic settlements tended vines for over 2000 years. Carnuntum has a unique

As it ages a miracle occurs

one of the world's first "garage wines"

Alberto crafts Rioja wines of incomparable minerality and focus that hearken back to a much older and more traditional style of Rioja winemaking

This is why we treat our vines and wines with great care by minimizing chemical treatments and filtration

mineral-inflected texture

Unlike most champagne produc­ers

The estate was so small in fact (less than one hectare) that it was often a mystery to us whether they would declassify to produce Rosso di Montalcino or if the entire production would be destined to Brunello

While associated geographically with the Eola Hills

The grapes are hand-harvested from vines that are 10-12 years old on average

Due to the changing climate

it does offer some of the best value

Its firm and velvety texture overlies delicate tannins