Description
Brandstatt is Peter’s re-cultivation project in the Spitzer Graben, the coolest area of the Wachau, at about 450 m above sea level. The mica slate vineyard was gradually replanted with Riesling after the walls were repaired, all by hand. Its a wine meant to evoke the past while being of the most relevant style in the region, showcasing the special nuances of wines from terraced vineyard, in which the terroir and an old winemaking tradition are more important than the grape variety. Riesling sees longer maceration and ageing than the rest of the line up in traditional, local acacia barrels.
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Riesling |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Wachau |
| Brand | Weingut Veyder-Malberg |
| Vintage | 2016 |
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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