2009 Grüner Veltliner vom Schloss (Chateau)
A good example of a typical Grüner Veltliner! Deep spiciness with hay aromas counterbalanced by attractive fruit and hints of apple. Quite mineralic on the tongue with lively acidity; elegant textured and medium bodied with lingering aftertaste.

Variety / Blend: 100 % Grüner Veltliner
Vineyard: Lange Riede, Seefeld
Soil: Calcarious sandy loam
Vintage: By hand, mid September
Grapes: 19° KMW (21,5 Brix)
Fruit procession: Grapes partly crushed, partly destemmed
Fermentation: Up to 25 days; up to 22°C; 1/2 in stainless steel; 1/4 in big oak casks (2.000 liters)
Yeast: No addition (indigenous yeast)
Malolactic: No
Aging: Three months on fine lees.
Alcohol: 113 % vol
Total Acidity: 6,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,6 g/l, dry
Serving temperatur: 9 - 11°C
Bottled: June 2010
Food: Matches perfectly with classical austrian cuisine.
Best to drink: 2010 – 2015
Wine-description: Medium yellow-green. Intense yellow fruits and lemon zest.