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Gut Oggau
Gut Oggau Brutal
Red sparkling wine
4.8
Expert Rating
4.4
Highly Reviewed
2018
750 mL
WINE DESCRIPTION
In Spanish, "brutal" translates to "intense," and this wine embodies such a creative and experimental character that one could label it intensely avant-garde. The renowned Barcelona wine bar, "Brutal," shares the same name purely by coincidence; it's not an homage. The relatively recent Rösler grape variety (1960) is valued in Burgenland for its dark color and resilience to frost and rot, especially in challenging years. Thriving in limestone soil and suitable for organic cultivation, this robust rosé, crafted by Steffi and Eduard Tscheppe-Eselböck from the ancient Josephine vine, boasts an infernal, forceful bouquet. The grapes undergo a few hours of maceration and then age in 500-liter Tonneaux for eight months. Untreated, unfiltered, and without additional sulfur, "Brutal" presents a pure, clear flavor profile, surprisingly not as intense as its name suggests, but rather exuding incredible drinking pleasure. It introduces a distinct dimension, indeed brutally good.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The wine doesn't deny its nature, kicking off quite funky on the nose with an intense aroma, a hint of lactic notes, and a noticeable structural presence.Red berries emerge, but rather than leaning towards typical rosé fruitiness, they align more with the red wine spectrum. The first sip delivers a lively punch from crisp acidity, spreading across the palate. Subsequent layers include a touch of tannins, red fruit tea, and a subtle sweetness. It's an outright fun wine, immediately engaging the senses with its vibrant and dynamic characteristics.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Velvety
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Roesler
ORIGINS
Winery: Gut Oggau
Region: Austria
Grapevines already existed in Austria more than 60 million years ago. In the post-glacial warm period (back 10,000 to 5,000 years), the vine migrated northwest along the Danube. Man as homo sapiens found that wild vine, which is considered the archetype of the cultivated vine of all European noble varieties. Austria is a country with a rich history and culture, and a burgeoning wine industry. With its unique topography and climate, Austria is home to some of the world's most interesting and delicious wines.
Austria has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman Empire. Today, Austria is one of the world's leading producers of quality wines, with over 45,000 hectares of vineyards and over 1,000 wineries. Austrian wines are known for their unique character and complexity, and are gaining in popularity around the world. They have authorized 26 white and 14 red grape varieties for quality wine. Today, red varieties are increasing and account for almost 1/3 of the total plantings.