2024 Leya Weingut Skandal! Orange Wine

Skandal! 2024 glows deep amber, bottling Burgenland's late-summer sun in each swirl. Whole-cluster Grüner Veltliner spends three weeks on golden skins, gathering delicate tannin and layers of orchard fruit. Native yeasts ferment slowly in neutral barrels, letting dried apricot, candied orange peel, and jasmine tea unfold over lime-bright acidity. A gentle lees stir adds almond-cream plushness while keeping the finish taut and salty, a nod to nearby Lake Neusiedl breezes. Zero fining, filtration, or sulfur—just raw, vibrant energy that turns ordinary dinners delightfully unruly. Serve lightly chilled and watch conversation spark.

Nose: Dried apricot, orange blossom, and chamomile drift above hints of ginger and wet limestone.

Palate: Juicy nectarine, kumquat, and black-tea spice glide across fine, herbal tannins and lively citrus.

Finish: Long, bone-dry close echoes citrus oil, almond skin, and cool mineral freshness.

Plays beautifully with saffron chicken tagine, roasted carrot salad tossed in tahini, or aged Gouda drizzled with honey—the wine's citrus-spice depth lifts every bite.