Obsthof Retter - Edition Sommelier: Wild Blueberry (2023)

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Essence of wild blueberries from the Carpathian Mountains.
Gently processed in the orchard, stored in the castle cellar in eastern Styria.
Balsamic notes. Intense, with tannins and pronounced acidity.

Alcohol-free (0.0%)

character
Classic
Progressive

Content: 750 ml

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Fruit essence

Fruit essences are not mass-produced juices, but handcrafted beverages with a gastronomic focus. The harvest time and the fruit's condition are crucial. The goal is not the primary aroma, but a multifaceted drinking experience with depth, clarity, and tranquility.

Production begins with a gentle pressing process that preserves the finesse and structure. Depending on the producer, the essences mature further – in some cases for months or even years – allowing the natural acidity to settle and the texture to gain depth. This results in precise compositions with a clear, clean line and no heaviness.

In the glass, the interplay of sugar and acidity takes center stage: clear fruit, a defined profile, and a lingering finish. The focus is on acidity, fine tannins, and depth. Quince reveals citrus, honey, and spice; cherry brings dark berries and herbal notes; grape spans the spectrum from minerality to floral nuances – present, precise, and distinctive.

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Selection & Expertise

More than 100 carefully curated drinks – all tasted, tested and selected by us according to gastronomic standards.

OUR PERSPECTIVE

Wild blueberries are a true rarity. Harvesting them is labor-intensive and the yield is small. Compared to conventional blueberries, they are about ten times smaller, but the effort is rewarded with a balanced, fruity-tart-sweet aroma from their blue flesh. Werner Retter found this incomparable aroma in the Carpathian Mountains, the last primeval forests in Europe. After careful processing and a year of aging behind the thick walls of the Pöllau Castle cellar, the complex structure and the unique fruit-acid ratio of the WILD BLUEBERRY unfold. On the palate, tart, balsamic aromas of dark forest berries develop. Subtle notes of licorice root and Christmas pastries emerge in the finish. The juice is intense and well-structured, the tannins present and slightly grainy, which adds length. The fresh acidity perfectly balances the fruit sugar, creating a unique overall impression.

AVERAGE NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Per 100 ml: Energy: 145 kJ / 34 kcal, Fat: 0.10 g, of which saturates: 0 g, Carbohydrate: 8.19 g, of which sugars: 8.00 g, Protein: 0.10 g, Salt: < 0.01 g

vegan

low histamine

Ingredients

Pure wild berry juice made from hand-picked wild blueberries
allergens

Contains no known allergens.
producer:in

Obsthof Retter GmbH, Winzendorf 142, 8225 Pöllau, Austria
durability

Unopened, see label for best before date. Once opened, consume within 7 days, refrigerated.

PROFILE & STRUCTURE

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Obsthof Retter - Edition Sommelier: Wild Blueberry (2023) BEHIND THE SCENE'S

PRODUCTION

The blueberries come from virtually untouched regions – including the Carpathian Mountains – where they develop their rich, dark berry aroma. The berries are hand-picked in small, select wild locations and immediately pressed gently; only the freshest first run is used. The juice then clarifies naturally, without filtration or additives, to preserve the secondary plant compounds from the skins and pulp. The essence then matures for months or even years in the cool castle cellar of Pöllau, gaining in smoothness, finesse, and harmonious acidity.

FOOD PAIRING

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MORE ABOUT FRUIT FARM SAVIOR

With its Sommelier Edition, Obsthof Retter showcases its highest concentration of fruit: selected berries and fruit varieties from the best locations, hand-harvested, gently processed, and matured to aromatic depth in the castle cellar. Designed for gastronomic pairings and all those moments when something ripe, precise, and fruit-driven is desired at the table.