Wachau Grüner Veltliner 'Achleiten LR' SM 2017 Domäne Wachau
A minerality that recalls the earth, notes of flint and a very complex structure is the typical profile of Achleiten wines.
The Grüner Veltliner .... more
€93.85
Wine Producer:
Domäne Wachau
SKU
AFO204917
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Overview
A minerality that recalls the earth, notes of flint and a very complex structure is the typical profile of Achleiten wines.
The Grüner Veltliner offers elegant spiciness, stone fruit notes and exotic hints.
Details
| Denomination of origin | Wachau |
|---|---|
| Grape varieties | Grüner veltliner |
| Vineyard | The Achleiten vineyards are surrounded by 12th century stone walls, with silicate-rich soil. In the upper terraces predominantly gneiss, in the lower terraces metamorphic rock. |
| Harvest | During the first two weeks of November |
| Vinification | After a few hours of maceration the grapes are delicately pressed. After fermentation (partly spontaneous) in steel tanks, the wine is aged for a few years in large wooden barrels. |
| Wood education | 5 years in large wooden barrels |
| Taste impression | A minerality that recalls the earth, notes of flint and a very complex structure is the typical profile of Achleiten wines. The Grüner Veltliner offers elegant spiciness, stone fruit notes and exotic hints. |
| Flavor type | Intense and complex |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Acidity | 7.1 grams per liter |
| Residual sugar | 2.9 grams per liter |
| Serving temperature | 10-12°C |
| Ideal consumption | More than 15 years after the harvest |
More Information
| SKU | AFO204917 |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Box of 3 |
| Color | White |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Country of origin | Austria |
| Type | Dry Wine |
| Winemaker | Domäne Wachau |
| Content | 1500 ml |
| Style | Rich and complex |
| Agriculture | Conventional |
| Varieties | Grüner Veltliner |
| Seal | Cork |
| Winepoints Falstaff | 96 |
| Wineregion Austria | Wachau |
| Appellation Austria | Wachau |
