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2017 Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Rotes Tor Federspiel
Franz Hirtzberger
According to myth the Rote Tor (red gate) is part of the old town wall which was saturated with blood, during the Swedish Wars. We grow GV grapes in the vineyards below, in both quality levels - Federspiel and Smaragd. The soil-type consists of gneiss, mica and schist and brown soil. The wine is fermented and matured entirely in stainless steel. Alcohol 12.5%; RS 1.5g/L; total acidity 5g/L.
April, 2019
The Wine Front
93 points
Fragrant white of sweet fruit character, ripe citrus, ginger, honeysuckle notes, fresh yet generous in bouquet. Palate is slippery and textural, inviting and lightly chewy, shows concentration of citrus and green melon flavours, a touch of tropical fruit, light vanilla note and faint nuttiness. Lots going on here, lots to like.
October, 2018
jamessuckling.com October 2018
91 points
Ripe yet lively, this is an elegant, mid-weight Grüner Veltliner with red-apple, sage and parsley notes. Very pure finish. Drink now.
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