Unsere Weine

Basic info

Year: 2021
Type: Grüner Veltliner
Region: Niederösterreich
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
Acid: 7.4 /l
residual sugar: 1.0  g/l

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Location and soil

The grapes for this wine come from the Obernalber vineyard Sonnleiten (close to Retz). This vineyard lies on the southern slopes of the Manhartsberg, which geologically forms the “Bohemian Massif”. The weathered primary rock soil, consisting of granites and gneisses, characterizes this wine.

Vineyard management

Our vineyards are Demeter-certified and are cultivated biodynamically according to the principles of Rudolf Steiner.

 Vinification

Selective harvest by hand at the end of October, pressing and spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was racked in November and aged on its fine lees until bottling, which took place in mid-August.

Vintage 2021

The winter of 2021 brought only a few severe cold spells. There was no snow, and early frosts (max. -11°C in February) alternated with warm days. Early March saw a few days of frost and some snowfall. Otherwise, March was sunny and warm. April was quite cool (April 9th ​​-4°C). The vines budded around April 25th, 2021. Due to the mild winter, our soils were already very dry by the beginning of May. May saw some light rainfall and changeable weather (sunny, windy, cool). June was sunny (June 11th +30°C), and the vines flowered (around June 19th) in hot temperatures. On June 21st, severe storms with hail and extreme winds hit the Weinviertel region. Fortunately, our village escaped damage. Early July saw high temperatures with frequent thunderstorms and cool nights, posing a risk of fungal infections on the vines. Intensive canopy management in the vineyard (removing leaves from the grape zone to improve air circulation) was crucial! August also saw numerous thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Harvesting began at our winery on September 5th, initially under sunny skies. The main harvest was accompanied by several rainy days and cool temperatures (significant temperature fluctuations between day and night). Our 2021 vintage wines are medium-bodied. The higher acidity, combined with a high tartaric acid content, is not aggressive. The wines possess crystal-clear fruit with a remarkably creamy texture.

 Wine description

Radiant yellow. Aromas of minerality and yellow fruit. Elegant body, quince and grapefruit dominate the palate, underscored by peppery spice. Noticeable smoky granite minerality; long finish.