Weinviertel
The winegrowing region ‘Weinviertel’ is located in the State of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) and with 13,858 hectares of vineyards makes up nearly a third (30.5 %) of the combined area of all of Austria’s area under vines and is the largest wine-producing region in Austria.
Situated south of the Thaya River, between the Manhartsberg to the west and the March River meadows to the east, the Weinviertel extends all the way to the city limits of Vienna. This fertile region of rolling hills is the oldest rural cultural landscape in Central Europe – with 7,000 years of artefacts to prove it.
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Alexander Zahel Gruner Veltliner Alte Reben 2024
The new Alexander Zahel Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben (Old Vines) comes from Retzer Land, a small designated area about 1 hour north of Vienna in the Niederösterreich growing area (aka Lower Austria which is located in the northeastern area of Austria). The soil in this area is mix of sandstone and granite with limestone topsoil perfect for developing a unique mineral character in the resulting wines. Biodynamic Grüner Veltliner was hand harvested from 45-year-old vines at the end of August to maintain a crisp acidity. Whole bunch pressing and spontaneous fermentation in 1200 ltr. Stockinger barrels (more on that below!) and 6 months on the fine lees. The wine received minimal sulfuring and no filtration or fining before bottling. Certified Bio, Demeter Certified and Regenerative Organic Certified. What more could you ask for?
$30.95