The Kracher "Beerenauslese Cuvée"

The Cuvée Beerenauslese from Weinlaubenhof Kracher from Illmitz in Burgenland is the result of very high winemaking skills.
To create a cuvée of this quality is only possible if the basis, i.e. the vines, are cared for over the years in the way that has been customary at Gerhard Kracher's family winery for decades. The experience of the winemaker, and the sunny sites on Lake Neusiedl then complete this assemblage, as the French technical term for the cuvée is, to bring this great sweet wine to market.
This Beerenauslese, which is 60% Welschriesling and 40% Chardonnay blended together, 15% aged in barrique barrels and 85% in steel tanks for at least 12 months, unfolds its true greatness with spicy cheeses or dessert variations as well as with spicy Asian dishes.

The Beerenauslesen are among the most popular wines from Kracher

Available as a cuvée of Chardonnay and Welschriesling, as Zweigelt and since the 2013 vintage also as Rosenmuskateller, there is something for everyone. The grapes of the Beerenauslese are mostly infested with "Botrytis cinerea", which gives the wines their typical character. In the gastronomy appreciated as a versatile food companion, our Beerenauslese harmonize with sweet and spicy dishes as well as our blue cheese "Kracher Petit"

Awards and opinions

Wine journalists all over the world fall into raptures when tasting Kracher's sweet wines. British wine journalist Stuart Pigott raved in the Los Angeles Times about the "pure ripe flavors, silky richness and superb elegance." Bruce Sanderson wrote in Wine Spectator, " Kracker's series of 2000s are fabulous wines that combine lushness, power and botrytis character."
These reviews could go on almost endlessly - see for yourself the exceptional quality from Weinlaubenhof Kracher.

Grape variety60% Welschriesling - 40% Chardonnay Residual sweetness : 133 g/l Acidity 6,3 g/l Alcohol 11% vol. Drinking temperature 10-12°C Our recommendation: Spicy Asian dishes, CRAZY cheese, desserts Characteristics: White peach and honeydew melon on the nose, stone fruit, tangerines, citrus fruit, ripe yellow peach on the palate, elegant acid structure, very long, fresh finish