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Christoph Hoch - Kalkspitz NV

Christoph Hoch - Kalkspitz NV

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Type:Sparkling

Varietal:White blend

Varietal Blend:Gruner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Sauvignon Blanc.

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:10.5%

Region:Austria

Country:Austria

Tasting Notes

"Wines that evoke emotion" is the central pillar of Christoph Hoch's philosophy. Based in Hollenburg, a sub-region of Kremstal gifted with Champagne-like terroir rich in sedimented limestone, Christoph's wines have rapidly gained international interest within the natural wine movement. His Demeter-certified vineyards employ a blend of innovative and traditional methods to produce pure, minimal intervention Gruner Veltliner and Riesling, as well as naturally fermented sparkling wines (Pet-Nat) with aging potential and finesse. The Kalkspitz is a fresh, natural white Pet-Nat primarily made from Gruner Veltliner and Zweigelt grapes. It offers flavors of lime, green apple, buckthorn, and grapefruit on the palate. Initially austere, the wine gradually transforms into an elegant style of Pet-Nat that can be easily mistaken for a well-crafted artisanal Champagne.

Technical Info

Brand:Christoph Hoch

Closure:Crown Seal

Organic Certification:BIOS - AT-BIO-401

Country of Origin:Austria

Serving Temperature:8-10°C

Sugar Residual:1 g/l

Winemaking Style:Minimal intervention

Harvest:Hand harvested mid to late-August

Winemaking:The base wine is a blend of different varieties and vintages, and the second fermentation occurs naturally without the addition of yeast or sugar.

Viticulture:Hollenburg's vineyards feature conglomerate rock, formed from Limestone Alps sediment carried by the ancient Traisen River. This soil contains varied-sized cobbles and pebbles bound by calcium carbonate, making it calcareous and alkaline (pH 7.5).

Food Pairing:Fried chicken, Crab croquettes, Poke bowls, Stuffed zucchini flowers, Scallop ceviche.

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Christoph Hoch

Since 1640, the Hoch lineage has been deeply rooted in the town of Hollenburg along the Danube River. In 2013, Christoph Hoch assumed the mantle of responsibility for the winery, drawing upon generations of winemaking tradition. His unwavering focus is on articulating the essence of the extraordinary rock formation known as the "Hollenburger Konglomerat" and the unique microclimate of his homeland through his wines. Christoph has embraced biodynamic practices, adhering to Demeter guidelines.The wines predominantly mature in seasoned wooden barrels. Christoph's commitment to craftsmanship extends to blending different vintages, harnessing the interplay between reductive and oxidative elements, granting his wines remarkable stability and enduring aging potential. In addition to crafting classical Austrian varietals Christoph Hoch has a penchant for producing captivating sparkling wines using the méthode ancestrale, such as Kalkspitz and Rosé Rurale, have garnered global acclaim in recent years, a testament to his unwavering pursuit of excellence.

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