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Weingut Stadt Krems Gruner Veltliner Reserve Wachtberg Erste Lage 2021 750ml
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SKU 952832
$18.99/bottle
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Beautiful nose of ripe melon and orange with notes of fresh sage and tarragon. All this is fully reflected on the concentrated and graceful palate, in which the bright acidity illuminates all the subtle nuances of this remarkable gruner veltliner. Drink or hold.
Gruner Veltliner is a pale skinned white wine grape varietal most closely associated with central European countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In recent years, it has spread somewhat to several New World countries, where it is becoming gradually more popular and regularly seen in wine stores. One of the main attractions of this grape varietal for winemakers is the fact that it is highly versatile, and can be used for the production of several different wine styles, including young, dry white wines, excellent sparkling wines, and it is also a grape varietal which is well suited for aging Gruner Veltliner has the ability to express much of its terroir, and the best examples are generally those which are full of delightfully mineral-rich flavors alongside the more usual notes of citrus fruits and peach.
Country
Austria
Archaeological evidence suggests that grapevines have been grown and cultivated in what is today modern Austria for over four thousand years, making it one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world. Over the centuries, relatively little has changed in Austrian wine, with the dominant grape varietals continuing to be Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and others. Austria is renowned for producing excellent and characterful dry white wines, although in the eastern part of the country, many wineries specialist in sweeter white wines made in a similar style to those of neighboring Hungary. Today, Austria has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, split over four key wine regions. The domestic wine industry remains strong, with Austrians drinking their local produce outside in the summer, and people around the world are beginning to once more rediscover this fascinating and ancient wine culture.
Region
Kremstal/Kamptal
JS95pts
James Suckling
Beautiful nose of ripe melon and orange with notes of fresh sage and tarragon. All this is fully reflected on the concentrated and graceful palate, in which the bright acidity illuminates all the subtle nuances of this remarkable gruner veltliner. Drink or hold.
WA90pts
Wine Advocate
The Kremser 2021 Ried Wachtberg 1ÖTW Grüner Veltliner opens with clear and fine but intense fruit with stony, yeasty and spicy notes. Very juicy and somewhat broad on the palate, it is quite creamy and loud in its fruit expression. This Wachtberg Veltliner finishes with overloaded fruit ripeness and little finesse or even savoriness. It should relax and gain finesse with bottle age. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2022.
WE90pts
Wine Enthusiast
Ripe and expressive, showing tropical notes of guava and kiwi, complemented by baking spice and bright lime acidity. Long, balanced, and inviting finish.
Winery Notes
Grüner Veltliner is the signature grape of Austria and produces a dry white wine with savory aromas, spicy flavors, and good acidity. Young Grüner Veltliner is fresh-tasting with notes of green apple, lemon, radish, and arugula. Lighter styles of Grüner Veltliner are intended for immediate drinking, while more structured examples can age for many years.
