L. Hiedler Gruner Veltliner Schenkenbichel Erste Lage 2023 750ml

A very aromatic gruner veltliner with notes of acacia blossoms, chamomile and fresh lemons. Juicy and focused, with excellent mineral energy on the bright, medium-bodied palate. Stacks of wet stone character in the long, linear finish. Drink or hold.

• Country: Austria
• Region: Kremstal/Kamptal
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Gruner Veltliner

Gruner Veltliner is a pale skinned white wine grape varietal most closely associated with central European countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In recent years, it has spread somewhat to several New World countries, where it is becoming gradually more popular and regularly seen in wine stores. One of the main attractions of this grape varietal for winemakers is the fact that it is highly versatile, and can be used for the production of several different wine styles, including young, dry white wines, excellent sparkling wines, and it is also a grape varietal which is well suited for aging Gruner Veltliner has the ability to express much of its terroir, and the best examples are generally those which are full of delightfully mineral-rich flavors alongside the more usual notes of citrus fruits and peach.