Ried STEINBERG Grüner Veltliner 2017

Österreichischer Qualitätswein, Riedenwein
Ried STEINBERG Grüner Veltliner 2017
respect - BIODYNÖTW - Österreichische Traditionsweingüter

Wine Type
still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
12.5 %
Residual Sugar
1.2 g/l
Acid
5.6 g/l
Certificates
respect - BIODYN, bio-dynamic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
high (20 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2025

Vineyard

Vineyard Site
This steep southeast facing site consists of slate and granite. Its wines are crisp with mineral tones and vivid fruit.
Origin
Austria, Wagram, Oberstockstall, Kirchberg am Wagram
Quality grade
Österreichischer Qualitätswein, Riedenwein
Site
Ried Steinberg
Site Type
steep slope
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner 100 % | 10 - 60 years
3500 - 4000 plants/ha | 4500 - 5000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
230 - 240 m
Soil
slate
granite

Weather / Climate

Average Rainfall Per Vintage
450 - 750 mm

Harvest and Maturing

Harvest
handpicked | September 20 - September 23
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Fermentation
spontaneous
steel tank | 3 month(s) | 23 °C
Skin Contact
4
Maturing
steel tank | 4 - 8 month(s)
Time on the Full Yeast
3 month(s)
Time on the Fine Yeast
2 month(s)
Bottling
Feb. 26, 2018

Winery

Being a wine grower is both our vocation and our commitment. It is our calling to produce wines with character and sustainably; it is our commitment to future generations. The distinctive character is shaped by several factors and methods, and these are responsible for the uniqueness of our wines. This is significantly influenced by the wine-growing region of Wagram and its grape varieties; yet specifically characterised by biodynamics.