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SINGLE-VINEYARD, ORGANIC
2020
Spicy and lean Grüner Veltliner in the nose, dark notes,
middle-weight body, well structured, elegant finish
| Alkohol | 13,5 % vol |
|---|---|
| Restzucker | trocken (1,0 g/l) |
| Inhalt | 0,75 L |
| Verschluss | Schraubverschluss |
| Rebsorte | Grüner Veltliner |
| Herkunft | Langenloiser Kittmannsberg, Kamptal DAC |
| Weinlese | 10. Oktober 2020 |
| Ausbau | 1200 Liter Fässer |
| Abfüllung | 18. November 2021 |
| Dekantierzeit | 2-5 h Dekantierzeit |
| Trinktemperatur | 12 °C Trinktemperatur |
| Speisenempfehlung | Gegrilltes Geflügel, kräftiger Fisch, Räuchertofu |
| Bodenbeschaffenheit: | tiefgründiger, kalkreicher Löss |
In the west of Langenlois, the single vineyard (Ried) Kittmannsberg is shaping the landscape. Mainly loess soil forming big terraces is characterizing this vineyard. The U-shaped form of the hill is leading to a very special microclimate. For this wine only the oldest vines from the highest parts of Kittmansberg are chosen to reach a physoligical ripeness on point, with no Botrytis for a spicy and complex Grüner Veltliner.
After destemming and a short period of resting on the mash, the berries are pressed to start a wild fermentation. Almost a year will pass before the wine is racked off the lees and bottled. Minimum intervention and no fining are the ground rules for making this honest Grüner Veltliner.
The vineyard (Ried) Kittmannsberg is located in the west of Langenlois. It is a very deep and calcareous loess soil that shapes this vineyard terrace. The u-shaped form prevents the vines from wind which leads to a special micro climate that characterizes our Grüner Veltliner. Our vineyard is located on the top of the Kittmannsberg and is in the family’s possession for decades now.
After a dry and warm winter, the season started quite normally. A very warm and sunny April did little to accelerate development, as it was accompanied by extreme dryness that lasted for weeks. May saw great amounts of rainfall, and June was also very damp and changeable. Flowering occurred at the usual average time and was generally unproblematic. A good old-fashioned summer followed, characterized by alternating sunny and rainy periods, with neither long heatwaves nor temperature spikes. After all, 2020 was a cool influenced vintage, resulting in wines with lower alcohol and a lot of elegance.
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