The Regele Traminer Sulztaler Zoppelberg Eiswein 1997 is an exceptional and rare, one-of-a-kind sweet wine from the renowned single vineyard Zoppelberg in Sulztal on the South Styrian Wine Route. The Regele Winery, based in Leibnitz (Southern Styria), has for decades been synonymous with quality-oriented viticulture characterised by a deep respect for nature and the terroir. This rarity from 1997 was harvested under the most stringent climatic conditions – at a minimum of –7°C, as required for a genuine ice wine.

The Traminer grape variety, known for its intense aromas and structure, is ideally suited to noble sweet wines. The sugars and aromatic compounds concentrated deep within the frozen grapes yield a highly extract-rich, opulent must concentrate following the slow pressing process. The subsequent, very long fermentation and careful ageing produce a wine with enormous ageing potential, complex aromas and velvety sweetness. Despite its high level of ripeness, this ice wine retains its freshness and elegance thanks to its fine acidity. With an alcohol content of 12 % vol., it is powerful yet well-balanced.

A true treasure for lovers of mature dessert wines and a prime example of the longevity of great sweet wines from Styria.