The Green Archer Vol. 1 2016

The Green Archer Vol. 1 2016

Wine Description

We like to try new things. Even when it sounds – and is – crazy. The “classic” Wagram Veltliner is of course a benchmark, but we want to see what else the “Grüner” can do. With the “Green Archer” we aged it for a longer period in a very old barrel and watched what would happen. The result: a completely original and exciting individual with caramel-like spice and lots of juicy, yellow fruit yet an extremely linear and refreshing palate which downright sings with drinkability and length. The label, by the way, shows our passion for Marvel comics, with each wine being a once-off, a truly unique specimen. The Green Archer is our Volume 1 of these special bottlings which do not put the vintage in the foreground since this wine is only a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Clear, aromatic and with piquant favours in the nose. Also with recognizable essences of stone fruits. On the palate a calm mineral ripeness and a full-bodied long finish.

Wine Type
still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
13 %
Residual Sugar
1.7 g/l
Acid
6.2 g/l
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
high (12 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2028

Vineyard

Origin
Austria, Wagram
Quality grade
Wein aus Österreich
Site
Vineyard selection
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner 100 % | 35 years
3500 plants/ha | 5000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south east, south, south west
Sea Level
200 - 300 m
Soil
loess

Weather / Climate

Climate
continental

Harvest and Maturing

Harvest
handpicked | beginning/october
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mazeration
whole bunch pressing | with stems: yes
Fermentation
spontaneous
large wooden barrel | 1000 L | used barrel | 18 month(s)
Filter
unfiltered
Sulfur Added
no
Maturing
large wooden barrel | 1000 L | used barrel | 24 month(s)
Time on the Full Yeast
24
Time on the Fine Yeast
24 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | beginning/october 2018 | 1300 x 0.75 l
SO2 added: 15 mg

Winery

The Eschenhof Holzer winery is located in Großriedenthal, in the Wagram wine region. Here the innovative wine maker, Arnold Holzer, draws on the unique bounty of nature, with a great deal of creativity, a distinctive style and a sense for delicious creations.