An exquisite vegetable demands an exquisite wine
1999 Asparagus Wine Selection
(AWMB, March 1999) - The best spring vegetable that thrives in Austria is best enjoyed with Austrian wine. Mild and extract-rich Grüne Veltliner and Weißburgunder, as well as Chardonnay or Sauvignon blanc, harmonise magnificently with classic asparagus dishes.
At
the asparagus wine tastings this year in the Hotel am Sachsengang in Groß
Enzersdorf, 400 submitted quality wines were subjected to blind tastings
by a qualified jury of expert journalists, asparagus farmers, representatives
of the wine business, and the Chaïn des Rôtisseurs. The jury
made a selection of 60 growths which may bear the distinction "1999
Asparagus Wine Selection."
The asparagus wines will be presented on May 6th on the occasion of the first Asparagus and Wine Market to a specialist public.
Perhaps you will follow these recommendations and pay us a visit at Vinexpo.
Which varieties are suitable as asparagus wines?
For the first time, three categories were created to accommodate the variety structure in Austria.- Grüne Veltliner
- Weißburgunder and
- variety diversity
PARTICIPANT
CONDITIONS:
The nominated quality wines must be from the 1998 vintage and of "classic"
(no marked woodiness) maturity.
An alcohol content of 13% must not be surpassed.
Around 1/3 of the wines will be sought within the 12% alcohol range.
A minimum number of 500 bottles of the wines submitted must be made available.
Selection
according to three categories:
1/3 Weißburgunder, 1/3 Veltliner, 1/3 variety diversity and Cuvées
The jury tasting in cooperation with the wine business took place on March 16, 1999, at the Hotel am Sachsengang, Groß Enzersdorf.
More information
and relative sources for asparagus wines can be acquired from the AWMB:
1040 Vienna, Prinz-Eugen-Straße 34
Austria
Phone: +43 (0)1 503 92 67-0. Fax +43 (0)1 503 92 68.