Grüner Veltliner Löss 2024

Loess soils provide the special geological conditions for this typical Kamptal Veltliner. The vines are rooted in vineyards exposed to the south and southeast. During the Ice Age, loess was deposited from the "Kalkalpen", mainly by the wind. The vines can root extremely deep in it and can absorb the finest elements of the calcareous soils.

With a good cushion of winter moisture in the soil, vegetation got off to a very early start in 2024. When winter returned at the end of April, we were once again reminded of how unpredictable nature can be. Frost damage in some vineyards required swift action and a great deal of patience. The flowering, which began very early at the end of May, already indicated a potentially early harvest. The warm summer with well-distributed rainfall allowed the vineyards to thrive beautifully, and even during the heat of August, the vines remained vital. The harvest of the first grapes for sparkling wine base began as early as August 21. The main harvest demanded all our expertise and was marked by swift work, variable weather, and intensive selection. As winemakers, we embrace challenges, and in this unpredictable year, we managed to overcome them-from frost to heavy rainfall and a flooding Kamp River. By November, the young wines were already showing beautifully vibrant and full of promise. Shortly before the end of this challenging year, we were delighted by a particularly wonderful surprise: Gault Millau named us the ”Exceptional Winery of 2025.“

The grapes were harvested by hand and brought unharmed to the press house in stackable crates, crushed and pressed at low pressure. Without the use of pumps, the must flowed from the press house into the 700 year old natural cellar and was slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks. This mainly enhances the delicate aromas and flavors. Subsequently, the wine was matured for some time on its fine lees, which again emphasized the complexity.

A great companion to many dishes such as poultry, savory salads or white meats, grilled, roasted or fried. Excellent also with many vegetable dishes and spicy stews.

The Jurtschitsch winery, situated in Langenlois, is one of the most prestigious wineries in Austria which impeccably displays Austrian wine culture at its best. Alwin and Stefanie Jurtschitsch having been leading the family estate for some time now and have managed to reinterpret premium wine in their own way. For the two of them this means vinifying authentic, complex and terroir-specific wines with cool, elegant stylistics - in other words, permitting the different appellations in Langenlois to express themselves individually.