Origin
Austria, Kremstal
Quality grade
Österreichischer Landwein
Site
Vineyard Selection
Site Type
hillside
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner 100 % | 28 years
4200 plants/ha | 4500 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south west
Sea Level
300 m
Soil
loess
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Sulfur Added
no
Mash Fermentation
squashed | Stems: 100 % | open fermentation vat | 4 - 18 week(s) | 100 %
Fermentation Process
manual punch down | 2 - 5 x week | Duration: 16 days
Filter
unfiltered
Maturing
steel tank | 8 month(s)
Time on the Full Yeast
0 - 16
Bottling
natural cork
Deacidification
no
Acidification
no
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
12 %
Residual Sugar
0.8 g/l
Acid
5.2 g/l
Certificates
organic
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
medium (8 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2025
Wine Description
The Ruine (ruin), a barren mica slate in a beautiful terraced setting, planted with Grüner Veltliner. Harvested, the entire grape crushed and fermented in an open vat. After 3 months the grapes were moved to a stainless steel tank and left there with all the lees until bottling. A mash fermenter that is something to be proud of. Grandma's soup pot is a favourite with everyone, and when apple strudel comes to mind, the glass of wine will accompany you into a long-gone future.
Winery
In 2005 Alexander Zöller staked everything on one card and acquired half an acre of vineyards in Lower Austria’s Krems valley. Over the years other plots were added and today he owns 7 hectares of vineyards which are cultivated organically. Emphasis lies on the detailled representation of the terroir and the different grape varieties. Gruner Veltliner sets the tone, Riesling, Roter Veltliner and Zweigelt complete the varietial range. They all share a carefully considered and deliberate vinification which represents the vintage without embellishment. Rough edges and individual expressions are gladly accepted.