Embark on a vinous odyssey with the STEIN Grüner Veltliner 2022— a "Grape Escape" exclusive that beckons you to the enchanting vineyards of Stein an der Donau. Here, where the Danube's embrace meets the rocky embrace of Gföhler Gneis, Paragneis, Slate, and Loess soils, Grüner Veltliner blossoms with a harmonious fusion of South and Southeast slopes. This wine encapsulates the spirited character of Stein, offering a tantalizing dance of apples, stone fruit, and herbaceous notes, with the added allure of a lemon verbena breeze. Elevate your moments as you sip on the sophistication of STEIN—a vintage that's both an adventure and a destination.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A symphony of apples, stone fruit, herbaceous notes, and the essence of lemon verbena.
Palate: An elegant and structured journey, with the richness of ripe yellow apple and a hint of tobacco.
Origin:
Village: Stein an der Donau
Slope Face: South, Southeast
Soil Type: Gföhler Gneis, Paragneis, Slate, Loess
Gradient: Max. 31°
Elevation: 220 – 390 Metres
Acreage Weingut Stadt Krems: 4.82 ha
Terraced: Yes
Vinification:
Harvest is Handpicked in several passes.
Skin Contact: None
Fermentation: Stainless steel at 18 °C
Élevage: 5 months, stainless steel
Bottling Date: Mid April 2022
Wine Details:
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Acidity: 6.5 g/L
Residual Sugar: 4.4 g/L
Ageing Potential: Up to 10 years
Serving Temperature: 11 – 13°C
Food Pairing:
A sensory adventure awaits with beef carpaccio, spaghetti vongole or bolognese, lasagne, ricotta ravioli, gazpacho, mushroom risotto, roasted goose, asparagus vinaigrette, baked spring rolls, wok dishes, pizza, and asparagus soup.
Weingut Stadt Krems:
Unveiling tradition and innovation, Weingut Stadt Krems, an Austrian wine legacy since 1210, stands as a beacon of authenticity. The roots trace back to a historical embrace in 1452 when the city of Krems claimed its first vineyards. Fritz Miesbauer, the steward since 2003, continues the pursuit of authentic wines, blending the traditional Grüner Veltliner and Riesling varieties with a precise varietal style.
