Andreas Tscheppe Stagbeetle

Made predominantly from Sauvignon with a small proportion of Chardonnay, sourced from the Langegg and Czamillonberg sites. Built on ripe, healthy grapes grown on bare, poor soils, the destemmed grapes ferment for two to five weeks in a large wooden cask on the skins. The result is Tscheppe's most structured and complex wine - deep, smoky and endlessly layered. Andreas Tscheppe is part of the Schmeck das Leben (Taste of Life) quintet of Styrian vignerons.Andreas Tscheppe is part of the Schmeck das Leben (Taste of Life) quintet of Styrian vignerons. Working from a corner of his brother Ewald's cellar, he tends small parcels across several sites, crafting only white wines from Sauvignon, Chardonnay and two Muskatellers - some pressed, some skin-contact, all aged for extended periods in barrel. Farming is biodynamic, with the vitality of soil and ecosystem at the heart of everything; his vineyards are alive with flowers and insects, harvested entirely by hand with selection beginning among the vines to keep yields naturally low. Origin: Steiermark, Stryia, Austria Vintage: 2024 Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay Food pairing: Aged cheeses, roasted chicken or a charcuterie board, truffle Bottle size: 75cl ABV: 12.5% NATURAL/ LOW SULPHITE/ VEGAN