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Prager Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten 2018 750ml

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750ml
country
Austria
region
Lower Austria
WA
94
Additional vintages
2020 2018 2017 2012
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
From vines planted in 1953/54 and tasted from Zalto's Burgundy glass (since any smaller glass closes the wine and makes it too dense), Bodenstein's 2018 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Achleiten is deep, intense and concentrated on the flinty as well as intensely ripe and fruity nose. Rich and intense on the palate, this is a powerful and concentrated, firmly structured yet elegant, crystalline and at the moment bitter and somewhat astringent Veltliner with a tight and still tannic finish. This is an impressive wine that needs some years, even if served from the Burgundy glass. 14.5% alcohol. Tasted at the domain in September 2019. ... More details
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Prager Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Achleiten 2018 750ml

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Varietal: Gruner Veltliner

The pale skinned green grapes of the Gruner Veltliner varietal have been grown in and around central Europe for several centuries, and are a very important and popular grape with smallholders and those who produce the house wines which are typical of the region. They are grown extensively on the cool, windy hillsides of Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia, where they are admired for their ability to express the mineral-rich nature of the terroir they thrive in. Gruner Veltliner is a highly versatile varietal, capable of producing excellent still and sparkling wines, as well as beautifully rounded and subtle aged wines which are packed full of interesting and unique flavors Most commonly, they are associated with the flavors of citrus fruits, peaches, tobacco and white pepper.
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Country: Austria

All over the flat parts of the country in eastern Austria, Grüner Veltliner grapevines can be found growing to full ripeness under the blazing summer sunshine the country enjoys. For over four thousand years, Austria has been an important location for wine production, with a strong sense of tradition driving the modern wine industry to this day. Now, the country has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, and wineries are beginning to experiment more and more with imported grape varietals such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, alongside the traditional vines associated with the country. Austria is most commonly known for their excellent dry white wines, which are extremely elegant and generally capable of expressing their fine terroir, making it a fascinating country to explore from a wine drinker's perspective.