| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Blend | Grüner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Burgenland Austria |
| ABV | 12% |
| Price | $25.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-08-20 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Sipping Without Food, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Albariño, Grüner Veltliner , Savagnin
Markus Altenburger Skin and Stones 2023 Review
Winemaker Markus Altenburger organically farms 42 acres of land in Austria’s Burgenland. The “Skin and Stones” bottling refers to how the wine is made with skin maceration from grapes grown on stony soils. This wine was made with six of the 10 white wine grapes Markus works with including Grüner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, and Muskat Ottonel, giving it a bright aromatic twist. The result, after employing oak, stainless steel, and even concrete eggs in the winemaking process, is a soft, dry, and complex wine. It opens with ripe honeydew melon, pears, and white pepper on the nose. The palate is deep and structured with a generous fruit core and grippy tannins. Very balanced and delicious.
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