Wine Description
A lively Veltliner with a scent of green pome and Grapefruit, sharp acidity on the palate and a medium to long finish.
Wine Type
still wine | white | dry
Certificates
AT-BIO-302
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2032
Vineyard
Vineyard Site
“Altweingarten” (Old vineyard) is one of the largest reeds in the municipality Großriedenthal. It stretches over the whole south side of the town. In earlier days the first vineyards of the town were planted around the cellar lanes, therefore received these reeds the name “Altweingarten”.
Origin
Austria, Wagram
Quality grade
Wagram DAC
Site
Altweingarten
Site Type
plateau
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner 100 % | 19 - 46 years
3000 - 3500 plants/ha | 4000 - 4500 liter/ha
Sea Level
250 m
Soil
deep
humus
loess
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental
Harvest and Maturing
Harvest
handpicked
Mazeration
destemmed and squashed | 24 hour(s) | in the press
Fermentation
spontaneous
steel tank | 18 - 24 day(s) | temperature control: yes | 17 - 18 °C
Filter
filtered
Sulfur Added
yes, wine
Maturing
steel tank
Bottling
screw cap
Winery
The Eschenhof Holzer winery is located in Großriedenthal, in the Wagram wine region. Here the innovative wine maker, Arnold Holzer, draws on the unique bounty of nature, with a great deal of creativity, a distinctive style and a sense for delicious creations.