COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Grabenwerkstatt
REGION
Wachau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Graben Gruner Veltliner 2022 is produced by Grabenwerkstatt, a biodynamic winery established in 2014 by Franz Hofbauer and Michael Linke. Located in the Spitzer Graben, a cooler sub-region within Austria's Wachau, the winery focuses on expressing the unique terroir through meticulous vineyard work. They cultivate only Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, believing these varietals best capture the essence of their specific site. The Spitzer Graben is characterized by steep, terraced vineyards and primal rock soils, contributing to the distinct profile of their wines.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grabenwerkstatt exclusively cultivates Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.
Fact 02
The winery is committed to biodynamic farming practices.
Fact 03
Their wines are spontaneously fermented on native yeasts.
Fact 04
Named 'Exceptional Winery of the Year' by Gault Millau in 2022.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Graben Gruner Veltliner is made using spontaneous fermentation on native yeasts in steel tanks. The wine then remains on its lees until natural balance is achieved. No filtration or fining is employed. Aging takes place in steel tanks. The winery adheres to biodynamic farming practices, avoiding systemic plant protection and artificial fertilizers, relying instead on biodynamic preparations and minimal use of sulfur and copper. Manual labor is central to their vineyard management.
