Weingut Ingrid Groiss 'Wiener Gemischter Satz' Braitenpuechtorff 2022

A traditional Austrian field blend made from multiple varieties grown and harvested together in one vineyard. Crisp orchard fruit, citrus brightness, and subtle lees texture give this wine both energy and quiet depth.

Quick Facts

• Region: Weinviertel, Austria

• Sub-Region / Appellation: Niederösterreich

• Varietal: Field blend, including Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Welschriesling, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Grauburgunder, Pinot Blanc, Frühroter Veltliner, Neuburger, Zierfandler, Rotgipfler, Sämling, and Roter Veltliner

• Vineyard: Braitenpuechtorff

• Soil: Calcareous conglomerate

• Farming: Organic

• Fermentation: Native vineyard yeasts

• Aging: Stainless steel, aged on full lees

• Alcohol: 12.5%

Tasting Profile

• Aromas: Green apple, pear skin, lemon zest, subtle herbal lift

• On the Palate: Crisp orchard fruit layered with citrus brightness and gentle lees texture

• Body: Light to medium

• Structure: Bright, steady acidity with mid-palate depth from lees aging; no tannin

• Finish: Clean, mineral, lightly persistent

Why We Love It

Gemischter Satz is one of Austria’s most historic planting traditions, and Ingrid Groiss handles it with restraint. The wine feels naturally balanced rather than constructed. It’s a clear example of how vineyard diversity can translate into cohesion in the glass.

Winemaking

Gemischter Satz refers to multiple grape varieties planted together in a single vineyard, harvested at the same time, and fermented as one lot. The fruit is selectively hand-harvested in October in multiple passes.

The grapes undergo approximately 10 hours of skin maceration before gentle pressing. Fermentation occurs with vineyard yeasts, and the wine is aged on the full lees in stainless steel. The brief skin contact adds subtle structure, while lees aging builds mid-palate texture without softening the natural tension from the calcareous soils.

Petit Perspective: The lees are present but controlled. They add weight without muting the wine’s linear acidity, which keeps the finish focused and clean.

Serving & Pairing

Serve chilled but not ice cold. Excellent with roast chicken, schnitzel, vegetable tarts, fresh cheeses, or herb-driven dishes. Its acidity and texture make it especially versatile at the table.

Estate Overview

Weingut Ingrid Groiss is based in Breitenwaida in Austria’s Weinviertel region. The estate farms organically and focuses on minimal intervention in the cellar. Gemischter Satz remains central to the region’s identity, and this bottling reflects both tradition and precision.