2022 Gut Oggau Josephine

Gut Oggau is a leading natural wine producer based in Burgenland, Austria, celebrated for its expressive, biodynamically farmed wines. Established in 2007, husband and wife Stephanie and Eduard Tscheppe-Eselböck took over one of the oldest estates in the region, with the manor’s oldest walls dating back to the 17th century. Certified biodynamic by Demeter, the estate focuses on indigenous grape varieties and minimal intervention, crafting wines without added SO₂ to let the vineyard speak clearly. Each wine is represented by a fictional family member on the label, reflecting the wine’s unique personality and story. The result is a compelling range that combines tradition, sustainability, and vibrant, soulful drinking.
Josephine is a refined and quietly powerful red, crafted from 35-year-old biodynamic Blaufränkisch and Rösler grown on gravel soils. With tiny yields of just 1.5–2.5 tons per hectare, the fruit is hand-harvested and gently destemmed before fermenting in large, neutral barrels. The wine then matures for eight months in 500L oak, unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulphur. Elegant and savoury, it carries fine structure, mineral freshness, and a graceful, lingering finish.
Alc. 12.5%