COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Tegernseerhof
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weingut Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner Bergdistel Smaragd 2022 is a single-varietal Grüner Veltliner from Austria's Wachau region, classified as Smaragd, the highest tier for dry wines. The Mittelbach family has owned the estate, one of Austria's oldest, since 1176. Winemaker Martin Mittelbach leads the estate, emphasizing a dry, precise style. The 'Bergdistel' vineyard, located in Weisenkirchen and Loiben, features soils primarily composed of acidic bedrock, contributing to the wine's distinct character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate has been family-owned since 1176.
Fact 02
Smaragd is the highest quality classification for dry Wachau wines.
Fact 03
Vineyards are farmed organically and certified.
Fact 04
The name 'Bergdistel' translates to 'mountain thistle'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Grüner Veltliner Bergdistel grapes are hand-harvested and rigorously sorted. Fermentation takes place naturally in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged exclusively in stainless steel. This approach is designed to highlight the wine's focus and minerality. The estate practices organic farming and has been certified since the early 2020s.
