2021 Weingut Markus Altenburger Neuburger ‘Betont’, Burgenland, Austria

Neuburger is a crossing of roter veltliner and sylvaner, a variety thats presence has been in decline. Markus is committed to preserving it by demonstrating its striking suitability to the chalky Leithaberg soils. The name Betont translates as emphasis, but it is also a play on the German word for concrete, Beton, in which the wine is aged. The wine sees a short skin maceration of approximately one week before being spontaneously fermented and aged on the lees in concrete egg. After 6-8 months the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.