COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Rabl
REGION
Kamptal
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Rabl Grüner Veltliner Eiswein 2021 is an Austrian dessert wine from the Kamptal DAC region. Produced from 100% Grüner Veltliner grapes, its unique character is derived from a meticulous harvest of frozen grapes during winter. Weingut Rabl, with a winemaking tradition dating back to 1750, cultivates its vineyards on hillside slopes known for their rich soils. The Kamptal region's specific microclimate contributes to the wine's complexity. The production of Eiswein involves harvesting grapes when they are frozen, followed by pressing to separate the concentrated must from ice crystals.
ALCOHOL
8.5%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Eiswein grapes must be frozen solid on the vine before harvest.
Fact 02
Only the concentrated juice from frozen grapes is pressed.
Fact 03
This wine is a testament to patience, waiting for the perfect winter conditions.
Fact 04
Weingut Rabl has a winemaking history dating back to 1750.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Weingut Rabl Grüner Veltliner Eiswein 2021 begins with the critical harvest of 100% Grüner Veltliner grapes when they are fully frozen on the vine, a process requiring specific winter conditions. These frozen grapes are then pressed, separating the concentrated must from ice. Fermentation occurs in oak barrels over 14 weeks, followed by an additional 10 months of aging in oak. The estate utilizes sustainable practices and modern winemaking techniques within its 100 hectares of hillside vineyards.
