Description
100% Grüner Veltliner from the Sauberg site, which features vines of more than 50 years of age on calcareous conglomerate soils. The grapes were selectively harvested by hand over several passes in mid-October. The gently crushed fruit had 12 hours of skin contact before gentle pressing without stems. Fermented with vineyard yeasts in used Austrian oak barrels. Aged for 11 months on full lees until bottling in September. Bright yellow-green, silver reflections. Discreet scent of honey blossom and ripe mango, a hint of pineapple, candied clementine zest. Complex, elegant, integrated acidity, mineral, fine spice, delicate stone fruit, good ageing potential. – Ingrid Groiss
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Gruner Veltliner |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Weinland |
| Brand | Groiss |
| Vintage | 2021 |
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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