Description
Achleiten is a legendary vineyard, right on the Danube on the outskirts of Weißenkirchen. Dry stone walls from the 12th century and siliceous, barren soils characterize the image of this top location. The upper part of the mountain is dominated by Gföhl gneiss whereas in the lower slope, paragneiss dominates and dark, foliated amphibolite rock often occurs.
The maceration is gently pressed. After fermentation (partially spontaneous) and initial storage in steel tanks, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for a few months and further matured in large wooden barrels. Storage on the fine lees provides precise nuances and extra depth.. – Domäne Wachau
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Gruner Veltliner |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Wachau |
| Brand | Domäne Wachau |
| Vintage | 2022 |
About Austrian Wine
Austria is a country with over 4000 years of wine making history, however, it unfortunately doesn’t seem to enjoy the status and popularity that the high quality of it’s wines deserve. Decades later, the country is still feeling the effects of a scandal in 1985 that destroyed its credibility at the time.
Grüner Veltliner is the most important wine made in Austria, distinguished by its lightly fruity, noticeable spice and characteristic white pepper notes. This variety comprises roughly a third of all plantings. In terms of volume, Riesling plays a much smaller role than in Germany, but is responsible for some of the most appreciated dry white wines made in the country.
In red varietals, Austrian native varieties are dominant and include the tart and peppery Zweigelt, spicy and dense Blaufränkisch and juicy Saint Laurent.
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