Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner100%
Drinking Window drink now or store to mature for two or three years
Region Wachau
Soil Gfoehler gneiss (migmatic granite-gneiss), Some loess deposits
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates Very early harvest (September 3, 2024)
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Pneumatic Tank Press
Production Details Grapes from elevated, wind-exposed parcels at the peak of Loibenberg. Hand-picked. Fermented under controlled temperature in stainless steel and aged on fine lees. Sustainable viticulture without insecticides or herbicides. Service roads installed 1958, drip irrigation installed 1978.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, green apple, fig
Palate: mineral, tropical fruit, crisp acidity
Food Pairing light Italian cuisine (prosciutto with melon), classic Austrian cuisine (Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad), spicy Indian tandoori chicken
Critics Ratings Falstaff DAC Cup: 93 points (3rd place 2024
Falstaff DAC Cup93 points (3rd place 2024
FalstaffWinemaker of the Year 2024
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dürnstein 107, 3601 Dürnstein, Austria
Phone
+43 (0)2711 371
Email
Owner
Domäne Wachau Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Heinz Frischengruber