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Layla Rosé Sans AlcoolHuber
The Huber - Layla Rosé Sans Alcool is made by Weingut Huber in Reichersdorf, in the Traisental, in Lower Austria. The grapes come from limestone micro-terraces between 200 and 400 metres above sea level. The contrast between cool nights coming from the Alps and warm days under Pannonian influence encourages great aromatic intensity and natural freshness, which you find in this sparkling rosé.
The Pinot Noir and Zweigelt, grown organically, macerate for two hours on their skins before fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. The wine undergoes three months of bâtonnage and a year of maturation. The alcohol is then removed by low-pressure vacuum distillation, a gentle technique that preserves the fruit and freshness of the wine.
This wine reveals notes of strawberry, peach, citrus, elderflower, red berries, melon, sweet spices and chalk. The palate is light, lively and refreshing, carried by a dynamic acidity balanced by a touch of sweetness. The fine bubbles add length and the finish stays clean, slightly chalky.
Where are we traveling?
TraisentalAustria
Located approximately 60 kilometers west of Vienna in Lower Austria, Traisental is the smallest and newest of Austria's wine appellations, having only obtained its DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) status in 2006. The region stretches along the valley of the Traisen River, a tributary of the Danube, for about 25 kilometers between the towns of Traismauer in the north and Lilienfeld in the south, at the foot of the Alps. The climate is moderate continental, influenced by warm air masses from the Pannonian Plain to the east and tempered by cool currents descending from the Prealps to the south, creating significant temperature variations between day and night that are conducive to aromatic concentration. The valley also benefits from the regulating effect of the Traisen, which brings coolness and humidity, reducing the risk of summer drought. The soils are remarkably diverse, ranging from deep, fertile loess to alluvial gravels and pebbles, and including limestone conglomerates, offering a range of terroirs conducive to different expressions. This young appellation, though modest in size, produces white wines of great purity, particularly from Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, reflecting the freshness and elegance characteristic of this Alpine terroir.
The little history of the country
Austria
Austrian viticulture has made enormous strides in wine quality over the past decade. Today, Austrian winemakers no longer produce cheap wines for mass consumption, but rather refined and complex wines. Austria produces 65% white wines. From a general perspective, Austrian wines are more powerful and richer than those of their German neighbor. The major and most widely planted national grape variety is Grüner Veltliner (an indigenous white grape). Red wine production continues to increase in volume, intensity, and quality. In Burgenland, in particular, producers are making the most of a unique blend of local grape varieties (Blaufränkisch, Saint-Laurent, Zweigelt) and French varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir). Austria's climate is primarily continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The country is influenced by four main weather patterns. To the east, continental influences from Pannonia; to the west, Atlantic influences as well as cold winds from the north; and to the south, Mediterranean influences. The Danube, meandering languidly through numerous vineyards, brings a variety of microclimates to the vines.
All about Layla Rosé Sans Alcool
At what temperature should Layla Rosé Sans Alcool be served?
Between 6 and 8 °C, well chilled.
How long can Layla Rosé Sans Alcool be kept?
Ageing potential: 1 to 5 years. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Layla Rosé Sans Alcool?
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Zweigelt. Origin: Traisental, Austria. Alcohol: 0%.