Obsthof Retter - Edition Sommelier: Wild Quince (2023)

€34,90 €46,53 / l
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Expressive essence of the wild quince.
A backbone of fine tannins and delicate Riesling-like petrol notes.
Next level, what can be achieved with an unfermented fruit.

Alcohol-free (0.0%)

character
Classic
Progressive

Content: 750 ml

Pickup available at BOTTLESHOP

Usually ready in 5+ days

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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OUR PERSPECTIVE

Whenever I have quince in my glass, I can't help but burst out laughing – I always have to laugh when I can't cope with surprise any other way. This intensity is almost disconcerting, because perhaps we've forgotten that nature and minimal intervention can produce such phenomenal things. The tannins and acidity carry the aroma, which is almost reminiscent of a light petrol note, like in Riesling. Quince can easily compete with any fine sweet wine; in terms of sugar content, it falls into the "Auslese" category of its wine counterpart. It should be consumed in similar quantities and on similar occasions.

AVERAGE NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Per 100 ml: Energy: 232 kJ / 55 kcal, Fat: 0.30 g, of which saturates: 0.10 g, Carbohydrate: 12.90 g, of which sugars: 11.90 g, Protein: 0.10 g, Salt: < 0.01 g

vegan

low histamine

Ingredients

Pure wild fruit juice made from hand-picked wild quinces
allergens

Contains no known allergens.
producer:in

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

For best before end, see label. Once opened, consume refrigerated within 3 days.

PROFILE & STRUCTURE

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

PRODUCTION

The rare wild quince – once widespread in southeastern Europe, now almost impossible to find – is hand-harvested for this edition from the finest wild locations and processed immediately. Only the first-pressed juice is used, clarified without filtration to preserve the aromatic compounds. The essences then mature for months in the Pöllau Castle cellar until they reach perfect acidity balance. The result: a rich, well-defined quince essence of great depth.

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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.