FASS 4®
From Feuersbrunn to New York.
Arguably the most legendary and historically significant Grüner Veltliner in the world. A classic. In honor of Bernhard’s father, who first bottled Cask 4® in 1988. Then as now, made from 100% estate-grown grapes from Hengstberg. Approachable, subtly spicy, firm, with a smooth texture and plenty of energy.
Wagram: interpreted with depth and energy.
The story began in 1989 when Bernhard’s father, Eduard Ott, invited friends to a vintage tasting in his wine cellar. The unanimous result of the tasting was that the best wine was from barrel number four, which gave the wine its name. Even 30 years later, our goal remains the same every year: to capture the characteristic qualities of Grüner Veltliner in harmony with the local terroir.
HARVEST & VINIFICATION
100% hand-picked. Small parcels vinified separately, then blended. Spontaneously fermented. Partially basket-pressed. Longer full-lees aging and more oak character than Am Berg®.
ORIGIN
From higher-elevation vineyards in the Wagram and Kamptal. Loess soils. Up to 30 year old vines.
Since 2018, we have been working with large Stockinger oak casks and now vinify a considerable share of FASS 4® in large oak as well. A step back to traditional craftsmanship in the cellar, which gives our wines depth and character.
FASS 4®
Stands for OTT. From Feuersbrunn all the way to New York. Small parcels vinified separately and then blended. A wine to begin the year with – and let it resonate. Best enjoyed from fine-stemmed glasses. In honour of our father’s legendary barrel Numero 4.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Grüner Veltliner
AGE OF THE VINES:
up to 30 years
SOIL:
Loess, Gneiss and gravel
VINEYARD:
Village vineyards from Feuersbrunn, Gösing and Engabrunn
SEA LEVEL:
220 – 350 meters
CULTIVATION / VINIFICATION:
100% hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, spontaneously fermented
CLOSURE:
screw cap
MATURITY POTENTIAL:
at its best over the next 25 years
Hengstberg and us.
Pristine nature can be found on the back side of the Feuersbrunn Hengstberg, which is also the highest point in the region. The unique interplay of two climatic influences here is the perfect place for our elegant Grüner Veltliner.
Bernhard Ott reflects on Hengstberg
Bernhard talks about the unique place here in Feuersbrunn.