Michael Gindl’s Michi’s Farm Skin Contact

Michael Gindl’s Michi’s Farm Orange is a captivating, rustic orange wine from Austria, showing his commitment to natural, biodynamic practices. Michael Gindl, an innovative and passionate winemaker, uses ancient techniques to produce this unique wine, emphasizing minimal intervention. Michael Gindl is a trailblazer in Austria’s natural wine movement, operating his farm and winery in the Weinviertel region. He farms biodynamically and incorporates a holistic approach that goes beyond winemaking; his farm, Michi’s Farm, is a closed ecosystem where animals, plants, and soil health are in harmony. He doesn’t use chemicals, additives, or any filtering, allowing the wine to express pure terroir. For this beautiful skin contact wine, Gindl lets the grape skins macerate for an extended period, giving the wine its rich, amber color and subtle tannins. The result is a wine with wild aromatics, earthy complexity, and a slightly oxidative quality, making it a favorite among orange wine enthusiasts. Gindl's work is a testament to Austria’s growing reputation for avant-garde, natural wines that respect tradition yet embrace experimentation.

The grapes undergo extended skin contact, imparting a deep amber hue and textural complexity. This orange wine is known for its vibrant, earthy character with notes of dried apricot, citrus peel, and herbal undertones, balanced by a slight tannic structure. It’s a truly expressive wine, showcasing Gindl's dedication to authentic, terroir-driven wines.

• Producer: Michael Gindl
• Region: Weinviertel, Austria
• Varieties: Blend of native Austrian varieties
• Alcohol: 12%