Overview
Ruster Ausbruch is one of Europe's historic noble-sweet wines. Morning humidity from Lake Neusiedl encourages botrytis, while afternoon sun concentrates grapes into saffron, apricot and marmalade intensity.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Deep gold
- Nose
- Apricot, Orange peel, Quince, Saffron and Honey.
- Palate
- Noble-sweet lake wine - luscious apricot and saffron balanced by piercing acidity. Generally full-bodied, electric acidity, luscious, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Electric5/5
Sweetness Luscious5/5
Alcohol Moderate2/5
Grapes
FurmintWelschrieslingChardonnayWeissburgunder
Aromas And Notes
ApricotOrange peelQuinceMangoSaffronHoneyMarmaladeGingerCaramelDried figTea
Terroir
Warm Pannonian lake climate - autumn fog, dry afternoons and reliable noble rot.
LimestoneClayLoessGravel
Food Pairings
Foie grasBlue cheeseApricot tartSpiced duck
Notable Producers
- Feiler-Artinger, founded 1936 - Ruster Ausbruch Essenz
- Wenzel, founded 1647 - Ruster Ausbruch