An Austrian orange wine from natural wine pioneers, Gerhard and Brigitte Pittnauer. Made from Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay and fermented in barriques and amphorae, this gets its orange colour and slight tannic grip from skin contact.

This is a fresh, vibrant orange wine, which is at the fun rather than academic end of the orange wine spectrum. The nose is aromatic and bursting with tropical fruit and blossom notes, along with a nice twist of orange peel. The palate has grip but plenty of freshness. The tropical and orange notes continue and are joined with a hint of honey (although remaining dry) on the finish. The food matching possibilities are endless here! Bottled unfiltered to preserve flavour, so expect a slight haziness.

Pittnauer Blonde by Nature

Weingut Pittnauer is located at the north eastern corner of the Neusiedlersee. They are also a member of the Pannobile group.

In Gerhard Pittnauer’s own words “Being vintner and winemaker is not a cakewalk, most of the time. Considering this, I respect different attitudes and styles, even if I prefer wines, reduced to essential – in making and drinking.” Low intervention, biodynamic and no or low sulphur wines are made. The Pittnauers aesthetic and their love of music, vintage and art deco is especially evident in their wine labels.

Zweigelt (50%)

Blaufränkisch (40%)

Merlot (10%)

Burgenland