Origin
Austria, Wachau, Wösendorf
Site
Kirchweg
Site Type
plains
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner 100 % | 44 - 54 years
3000 - 4000 plants/ha | 3000 - 4000 liter/ha
Geografical Orientation
south east
Sea Level
200 - 240 m
Soil
loam | medium | sub soil
sand | medium | sub soil
Vineyard Site
The Kirchweg vineyard gets its name from its location along the former path to the next closest church (in St. Michael). The vineyard name counts among the oldest in the Wachau region, already mentioned in writing in 1256. The northern part of the slope is dominated by Hochrain (Ralais) weathered rock, which was deposited here over the course of time as a debris cone from a small stream.
Weather / Climate
Climate
continental
Average Rainfall Per Vintage
500 - 650 mm
Cellar
Malolactic Fermentation
no
Skin Contact
5 - 10 hour(s)
Fermentation
selected yeast
steel tank | 2 - 3 week(s) | temperature control: yes | 17 - 20 °C
Maturing
steel tank | 4 month(s)
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Certificates
vegan
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
high (10 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2021 - 2027
Winery
Our family business is located in the historical village St. Michael in the Region „Wachau“, a World Heritage.
Although the total wine growing in this region is just over 1.300 ha, Wachau is one of the most famous white wine areas in the world.
Our property was bought by Mr. Leopold Bruch, the grandfather of the actual owner Richard Bruch, so our family is operating in the 3rd generation now.
We operate about 3,5 ha vineyards as well as 0,45 ha apricot.
The old vines which are partly over 50 years old, growing on granite in the special microclimate of the river Danube valley Wachau are an excellent basis for high quality wines.
Of course we treat our vineyards as close to nature as possible, for example we don´t use herbicides.
A process, well ballanced between modern technology and classical methods is the basis for our very fruity wines with advanced