Origin
Austria, Wagram
Quality grade
Bio-Wein aus Österreich
Site
Altweingarten
Site Type
plateau
Varietal
Grüner Veltliner 100 % | 36 years
Sea Level
300 m
Soil
humus | medium
loess | large
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked
Grape Sorting
manual
Fermentation
spontaneous
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mash Fermentation
complete destemming | Stems: 0 % | steel tank | 10 day(s)
Filter
unfiltered
Maturing
acacia barrel | 500 - 1000 L | used barrel | 11 month(s)
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | orange | dry
Alcohol
12 %
Acid
5.4 g/l
Residual Sugar
1 g/l
Drinking Temperature
10 - 12 °C
Aging Potential
10 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2024 - 2029
Wine Description
Unlike Luft & Liebe, our Zündstoff (meaning both a substance that ignites easily and, figuratively, an issue that has the potential to spark strong reactions) ferments on the skins for about one week—long enough to integrate tannins yet maintain drinkability. Vinification takes place in stainless steel and acacia barrels. It is a Grüner Veltliner that proves structured wines can also be immensely enjoyable.
Skin-fermented whites need not be deeply coloured or harsh. Zündstoff focuses on tension, freshness and drinkability. The tannins provide backbone, but fruit and juiciness ensure you want more than one glass. Its strength lies not in alcohol but in complexity and flavour depth. An ideal partner for robust, aromatic dishes.



