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Since 1980 this talented winemaker has transformed 125 acres of terraces, set above the Danube in Langenlois, into a beacon for Austrian wine. Jancis Robinson on Willi Bründlmayer
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2013 Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner L&T
Bründlmayer
This is always the lightest Grüner Veltliner of the vintage It is sourced from elevated and therefore slightly cooler terraces with light, stony soils. The formation of sugar in the grapes develops more slowly in this sites. We harvest the grapes at a time when the taste is already there, yet the natural sugar and potential alcohol content are still comparatively low.
The fermentation is cool, producing some effervescence in the wine which vanishes again in the course of maturation. Through careful handling, gentle racking, and early bottling enough of this gentle fizz remains to be noticed in the young wine. This procedure does not only preserve carbon dioxide but also other pleasantly youthful flavors reminiscent of yeast. It is a rather unusual method internationally, but very common in Austria where this kind of tangy, refreshing effervescence is valued in young wines.
Yield: approx. 4500 liters/ha
Alcohol: 11%
TASTING NOTE
Really expressive in a classic Grüner Veltliner ‘pear drops and spices’ way. Lifted and aromatic and juicy. In the mouth there is some really intense citrus and tropical fruit sweetness but around that some nice savoury and mineral flavours too. Fresh, zippy and very drinkable.
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