HP Harrer: Neuburger Amphora
HP Harrer’s Neuburger Amphora reflects his belief that Neuburger is as integral to northern Burgenland as Sangiovese is to Tuscany. Driven by his passion, Harrer planted Neuburger vines in 2013 in the Obere Sauerbrunn vineyard, defying his usual philosophy of favoring old vineyards.
The vines benefit from a southwest orientation, with warmth from the Neusiedlersee and cooling west winds from the Leithagebirge. Their roots delve into kiesel-studded, clay-rich soils, providing the foundation for a wine with depth and finesse.
Part of the harvest undergoes fermentation in Tuscan terracotta amphorae from Impruneta, spending six months on the skins. This hands-off approach, with no intervention during fermentation or malolactic conversion, yields a wine bottled unfiltered, unfined, and sulfur-free.
Style
Balanced, minimalist, and elegant, this Neuburger starts subtly, as great amphora wines often do, before revealing its structured complexity. Floral notes, hints of white fruit, and a whisper of minerality emerge on the palate. Its texture is dense and tightly woven, with a long, focused, and compact finish that speaks to its origin and craftsmanship.
Technical Sheet
- Grape Variety: Neuburger
- Vineyard: Obere Sauerbrunn
- Harvest: Handpicked
- Fermentation: Spontaneous with wild yeasts, in amphorae with skins
- Aging: In amphorae
- Filtration: None
- SO₂: None added
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
- Optimal Drinking Window: From now until 2030
- Content and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€32.25/l)
All Vinonudo winemakers prioritize sustainable viticulture, eschewing herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers in favor of compost, organic treatments, and natural preparations.
