Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) 2002
The Trockenbeerenauslese is the most precious of the Austrian dessert wines. It is exclusively made from
grapes which have shrivelled and dried out like raisins due to the affection of noble rot. This leads to
a must concentration 32 degrees KMW (sugar content of almost 40 %) at minimum and it requires a highly
skilled expert cellarman to achieve and maintain harmony between the aroma composing elements. The
establishment of a well-ballanced relationship between them is an art known only by winemakers with a
comprehensive experience in this special field.
Tasting notes: This very sweet TBA with its spicy aroma and its fullness is a typical
Sämling with an high but elegant acidity. It is especially suited for aged cheese or when served
along a sweet dessert at a big banquet. Many people also enjoy it on its own, having a glass of an
exceptional wine in the evening for example.
Drinking suggestions: This wine already gives a lot of drinking pleasure and is ready to drink
now. It can however be stored almost indefinitely because its concentrated constituents have a very
positive effect on the further aging process. Serve at 6-8° C (43-47 F).
Awards and Recommendations:
Berlin Wine Fair - 2003-1-7
1st place, white wine over 10 Euro
Wine Trophy Berlin - 2004-1-10
Berlin Silver
AWC - Austrian Wine Challenge - 2005-11-20
Gold Medal 90.2 points
AWC - Austrian Wine Challenge - 2006-11-20
Bronze Medal 84 points "Recommended"
alcohol: 8.4 %vol
residual sugar: 239.4 g/L
acidity: 9.3 g/L
