COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Pichler-Krutzler
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pichler-Krutzler Grüner Veltliner Ried Kellerberg 2021 is a single-vineyard expression from the esteemed Wachau region of Austria. The Kellerberg vineyard, with its southeast-facing terraces and Gneiss and Loess soils, benefits from a long vegetation period due to cool night airflow, leading to a late harvest. Founded in 2007, Weingut Pichler-Krutzler, by Elisabeth Pichler-Krutzler and Erich Krutzler, focuses on producing wines of purity and character with minimal intervention. The 2021 vintage is noted for its deep, clear, and complex profile, offering a refreshing yet substantial wine.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Kellerberg vineyard's soils are composed of weathered Gneiss and Loess.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-harvested very late in the season, often in late October/early November.
Fact 03
The estate has been certified organic since 2022.
Fact 04
Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on natural yeasts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Grüner Veltliner grapes are hand-harvested late in the season, typically in late October or early November. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing natural yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 10-month maturation period in large oak casks ranging from 6 to 15 hectoliters. The producer employs minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process, with a commitment to organic farming practices, having achieved organic certification in 2022.
