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Meinklang

Meinklang represents a pioneering approach to biodynamic winemaking in Burgenland, Austria. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of National Park Neusiedlersee on the Hungarian border, this family-run mixed farm has gained international recognition for its holistic farming practices and commitment to ecological balance. The Michlits family operates Meinklang as a complete farming organism spanning 70 hectares, integrating viticulture with livestock management to create a self-sustaining agricultural ecosystem. Meinklang holds Demeter certification, the highest biodynamic standard, confirming their adherence to strict organic principles. In the cellar, Meinklang follows minimal-intervention winemaking. All wines undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, avoiding industrial techniques like reverse osmosis, oak chips, or chaptalization. The estate crafted homemade concrete egg-shaped containers for aging wine, enhancing aromatic complexity through natural lees contact. Wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions. Meinklang’s commitment extends beyond winemaking to comprehensive environmental stewardship, producing wines that authentically express Burgenland’s terroir while demonstrating sustainable agriculture’s potential.

Meinklang Prosa Sparkling Rosé ~ 2024

Meinklang Prosa Pet Nat is a natural sparkling rosé from Burgenland, Austria, produced by the biodynamic Meinklang estate. Made from a blend of grapes grown on sandy loam and rocky topsoil. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts using the ancestral method (pétillant naturel). Hand-harvested grapes receive short skin maceration before natural bottle fermentation creates gentle effervescence.
Appellation: Burgenland, Austria
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and St. Laurent – ABV 11%
Tasting notes: Ruby-pomegranate pink color with fine natural bubbles. The nose shows strawberries and cream aromas with red berry fruit and floral notes. The palate delivers crisp red fruit flavors, light tannins, gentle sweetness balanced by bright acidity and lively effervescence.
Pairing: Perfect with canapés, soft cheeses, grilled salmon, Thai curry, or traditional Austrian apfelstrudel. Excellent aperitif wine for celebrations and casual gatherings.
Producer: Meinklang

Meinklang Burgenland White ~ 2024

Burgenland White is a biodynamic white wine from Austria’s Burgenland region produced by the Michlits family estate. The blend consists of grapes grown on sandy loam and rocky topsoil near the Hungarian border.

Appellation: Burgenland, Austria

Grapes: Grüner Veltliner 50%, Welschriesling 40%, Muscat 10% – ABV 11%

Tasting notes: Pale yellow color with brilliant clarity. The nose shows vibrant bouquet of white peach, tangerine, green apple, and white flowers with mineral notes. The palate delivers light-bodied crispness, refreshing acidity, citrus fruits, and a clean moderate finish with slight peppery spice.
Pairing: Perfect with grilled chicken, light salads, seafood, soft cheeses, asparagus, or traditional Austrian wiener schnitzel with lemon and fresh herbs.
Producer: Meinklang

Meinklang Grüner Veltliner ~ 2024

Grüner Veltliner is a biodynamic wine from Burgenland, Austria, near Lake Neusiedl in the National Park Neusiedlersee UNESCO World Heritage Site. The estate practices Demeter-certified biodynamic farming with integrated cattle providing natural fertilizer. The grapes grow in sandy loam and rocky topsoil.
Appellation: Burgenland, Austria
Grapes: 100% Grüner Veltliner – ABV 11%
Tasting notes: Light golden-yellow color with green reflections. The nose offers fresh apple, pear, quince, lime, and elderflower with delicate floral notes and white pepper spice. On the palate, zippy green and yellow fruit combine with herbal lift, bright acidity, and mineral finish. Light-bodied with refreshing character.
Pairing: Pairs with green salads, goat cheese, artichokes, grilled fish, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, carpaccio, soft cheeses, and Asian stir-fry dishes.
Producer: Meinklang

Meinklang Burgenland Red ~ 2023

Burgenland Red 2022 is a biodynamic blend of grapes from the Michlits family estate in Austria’s Neusiedlersee region. The grapes grow on volcanic soils with basalt and sandy loam layers within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of National Park Neusiedlersee. Meinklang employs semi-carbonic maceration with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, followed by six months in stainless steel. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfites.
Appellation: Burgenland, Austria
Grapes: 60% Zweigelt, 30% Blaufränkisch, 10% St. Laurent – ABV 12%
Tasting notes: Ruby red with blue-violet glints. The nose delivers brambly berries, black currant, cranberry, and anise seed with leafy tomato vine notes. On the palate, fresh cherry-berry flavors meet mouthwatering acidity and soft tannins. The finish crackles with herbal basil notes and subtle earthiness.
Pairing: Wiener Schnitzel, roasted chicken, grilled pork chops, red-sauced pasta, duck confit, aged cheeses, charcuterie, tuna steak.
Producer: Meinklang