Pinot Noir Noire Noir 2024

Wine Overview

Pinot Noir Noire Noir 2024 is a refined, vibrant, and terroir-driven expression of Pinot Noir, showcasing a modern interpretation from the Weinviertel. It stands out for its aromatic precision and its balance between freshness, fruit, and structure. This is a wine that prioritizes elegance over power, offering a subtle yet deeply engaging profile. Whole-cluster fermentation and aging in neutral oak preserve varietal purity, resulting in a dynamic and layered wine. Its apparent lightness hides a deeper complexity, making it both immediately enjoyable and capable of evolving over time. Contains sulfites.

Wine History

This Pinot Noir originates from vineyards in the Weinviertel, where the grape is gaining increasing recognition thanks to favorable climatic conditions and innovative producers. Harvested in mid-September, the grapes achieve optimal balance between ripeness and acidity. The Noire Noir project reflects Schödl’s ambition to explore Pinot Noir beyond traditional regions, creating a wine that expresses a new identity for Austrian Pinot. It is a combination of technical precision and creative freedom, resulting in a distinctive and authentic wine.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vineyard approach is based on soil respect, biodiversity, and natural balance. Clay and chalk soils provide structure and a subtle mineral backbone. The continental climate, with its temperature variations, enhances aromatic definition and preserves acidity. Vineyard practices aim to support natural vine health while minimizing intervention. Manual harvesting ensures careful selection, preserving the integrity of the fruit and the overall quality of the wine.

Winemaking and Grape Variety

The winemaking process is designed to highlight the finesse of Pinot Noir. Whole clusters are placed directly into wooden fermenters, where both maceration and fermentation take place. After around ten days, the grapes are gently pressed to maintain elegance and clarity. The wine is then aged in neutral oak barrels, avoiding strong wood influence and focusing on fruit expression. After ten months of maturation, it is bottled unfiltered, preserving its natural character. The result is a transparent, precise, and expressive Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairings

Color: bright ruby red with medium intensity.
Nose: delicate and refined, with cherry, red currant, and subtle herbal notes.
Palate: fresh and playful, with juicy cherry, lively acidity, and a fine saline touch.

Pairs beautifully with white meats, poultry, mushrooms, and light vegetarian dishes. Also excellent slightly chilled.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Schödl
• Vintage: 2024
• Region: Weinviertel
• Country: Austria
• Grape: Pinot Noir 100%
• Size: 0.75 L
• Alcohol: 12% (estimated)
• Serving temperature: 14–16°C
• Contains sulfites

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Schödl Winery

History of the Schödl Family

The Schödl winery represents the evolution of a family deeply rooted in Austrian viticulture, where knowledge is passed down long before becoming a business. Mathias, Viktoria, and Leonhard grew up surrounded by wine culture, thanks to their father, a viticulture teacher in Klosterneuburg. Despite this strong influence, they initially pursued different paths, keeping the vineyards as a secondary activity, more emotional than professional. The turning point came in 2017, when they decided to fully commit to the family project. This led to international experiences that shaped their modern vision of wine. Leonhard’s time with producers such as Matassa and Testalonga had a lasting impact, steering the winery toward a more conscious and minimal-intervention approach. From that moment, Schödl became a focused and identity-driven project.

Vineyard Philosophy: Biodiversity and Respect for Nature

Work in the vineyard is central to the Schödl philosophy, guided by the idea of preserving natural balance and enhancing biodiversity. The vineyards are located in the Weinviertel, northeast of Vienna, an area known for its rolling hills and diverse soils. At altitudes between 200 and 250 meters, loess dominates, alongside clay and rocky components, creating ideal conditions for expressive wines. The continental climate, with warm days and cool nights, allows slow ripening while maintaining freshness and acidity. Organic farming is not just a choice but a necessity: the goal is to build a living ecosystem where vines, insects, and plants coexist naturally. This approach ensures authenticity and complexity in every bottle.

Winemaking Approach: Time, Precision and Tradition

In the cellar, Schödl combines technical expertise with artisanal sensitivity. The family’s passion for Champagne strongly influences their style, particularly in their focus on extended lees aging and slow maturation. The use of the traditional method defines part of their identity, emphasizing structure and aromatic depth. Fermentations are handled carefully, avoiding unnecessary interventions and allowing the wine to evolve naturally. Manual processes such as punch-downs ensure gentle extraction and full control over the process. The result is wines that are precise, energetic, and highly drinkable, with a strong sense of identity.

Territory and Style: Elegance, Freshness and Precision

The Weinviertel is a defining element in the Schödl style. This region, stretching from the Manhartsberg to the Slovak and Czech borders, offers ideal conditions for producing elegant and vibrant wines. The combination of soils and continental climate results in wines with bright acidity, finesse, and purity of expression. The Schödl family interprets this terroir with a modern mindset, constantly balancing tradition and innovation. Their wines are dynamic, evolving over time while maintaining clarity and character. Schödl is today one of the most exciting emerging wineries in Europe, recognized for its authenticity and strong connection to the land.