SOIL The Hundredpound vineyard is a prime piece in the larger Hochbaumgarten vineyard. The name, which has been used for 300 years, presumably refers to a historical area measurement. The altitude is 130 to 155 meters above sea level, the average slope is 8 percent. The vineyard is divided into three, the upper and lower parts are very flat. The middle part is very steep and delivers the best qualities. The site wines are only produced from this part. Orientation is east/northeast. This means that the first rays of sunshine reach the grapes in the early hours of the morning and are intensified by the light reflection from Lake Neusiedl. The old Ruster saying applies here, according to which the best vineyards are those whose vines have a clear view of the lake. In the afternoon, the solar radiation decreases significantly. In this way, the sensitive Pinot Noir vines are better protected from excessive heat. The soil consists of brown earth on a layer of slate and gneiss. Individual limestone veins run through the site. The soil is therefore very heterogeneous from almost lime-free to very calcareous. The different compositions lead to a higher complexity of aromas in the grapes. VINIFICATION The grapes are carefully harvested by hand and checked again at the winery on sorting tables. 15 percent of the grapes are not destemmed and placed in the fermenter as a whole. The container is then filled with mash. After five days of cold maceration, fermentation takes place at 24 to 30 degrees Celsius. Some of these grapes ferment intracellularly, which creates particularly floral aromas. The leaching of the styles gives the wine additional structure. After 14 days it is pressed. This is followed by a 12-month expansion in mostly used barriques on the whole yeast. DESCRIPTION Medium ruby garnet with a dark core and typical brightening at the edges. On the nose it is characterized by fine forest berry and cherry aromas, plus orange zest, some cinnamon and forest soil. The wood is hardly noticeable and perfectly integrated. This Pinot Noir shines with elegance and very fine, silky tannins. This wine is characterized by its full body in combination with silky tannins and an elegant structure. This goes particularly well with cheese, particularly mature hard cheeses. These often do not get along with other wines rich in tannins, as they then become bitter. Also because of these soft tannins, this wine is also a red alternative as an accompaniment to fish.