Origin
Austria, Kamptal DAC
Quality grade
Kamptal DAC Reserve
Site
Ried Lamm
Normal Classification
1. ÖTW Erste Lage
Site Type
plains
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner 100 % | 18 - 33 years
Vineyard Site
At the southeastern foot of the Heiligenstein lies one of the warmest sites in the winegrowing region. The soils are predominantly calcareous, composed of loess-derived loamy-sandy silt. Higher up, beneath the loess, the calcareous-poor to calcareous-free silts and sandstones of the Zöbing Formation emerge. This geological diversity gives the wines power, spiciness, and a distinctive minerality.
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental, pannonic
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked
Fermentation
spontaneous
small oak barrel | new barrel
Bottling
screw cap
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
14 %
Acid
5.4 g/l
Residual Sugar
6 g/l
Certificates
Sustainable Austria
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
8 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
15 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2033
Awards
The Wine Enthusiast
94
Wine Description
Bright, medium golden yellow, silver reflections. Delicate herbal spice, fine yellow tropical fruit, a hint of ringlet, underlaid with white apple. Medium body, fine fruit sweetness, delicate pear flavour, subtle acidity, appears somewhat broad-meshed, a hint of honey on the finish.
Tasting Notes
Karl Steininger:
Spicy with a hint of flint on the nose. High viscosity. The flavor is also primarily mineral, mild and velvety, supported by the spice, with very ripe fruit. An international style with vibrant acidity – a wine with depth.
Food Pairing
Typical Austrian cuisine
The vintage 2017
A year full of contrasts—cold winters, a chilly spring at the start, followed by a dry and warm summer. A cool and dry autumn proved ideal for achieving top-quality wines.