2014 Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Terrassen Federspiel

Domäne Wachau

Austria / Wachau / Domäne Wachau

The vines are cultivated in the classical Lenz Moser trellis system with an average yield of 6,000kg/ha. The grapes for this wine were handpicked between the end of October and mid-November. Domäne Wachau's modern grape reception system enables the estate to select only 100% healthy grape material. Gentle pressing, sedimentation overnight and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel define the vinification process. A moderate reductive treatment guarantees a fresh and fruity, yet well-structured wine.
The wine is bright greenish yellow in colour and offers enticing aromas of white pepper, delicate herbal notes, tropical fruits and hints of ripe yellow apple. It's medium bodied with crisp acidity, juicy fruits and spicy in the finish. A characteristic Federspiel, very harmonious and very typical.

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About Domäne Wachau

Sustainable Austria-certified Domäne Wachau draws on some of the very best vineyards in the Wachau, including mythical names like Singerriedel, Achleiten, Kellerberg and Loibenberg. Estate chief Roman Horvath MW and winemaker Heinz Frischengruber have mobilised and energised some 250 small growers into growing balanced crops of ripe, healthy grapes across the valley. These translate to powerfully regional and site-specific wines that these days stand proudly next to the most revered estates of the region. The Domäne Wachau Terrassen and single-vineyard wines are sourced from the best grapes grown on the steep terraces of the Wachau. These are vinified with conscientious focus on terroir and express the mineral character derived from the complex rocky soils of the Wachau. They're also some of the very best-value wines that we import.

About

Before making his home in the Wachau, Roman worked in the wine trade as well as wineries in Chile and France. He was the second Austrian to successfully complete the prestigious MW course at the Institute of Masters of Wine in London. Roman joined the Domäne Wachau as winery director in 2004 where he has been responsible for the successful restructuring and strategic positioning of the winery. He also keeps very busy in his private life as a father who is proud of a daughter and twin boys.