COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Grabenwerkstatt
REGION
Wachau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Grüner Veltliner Wachauwerk 2022 by Grabenwerkstatt is a white wine from the Wachau DAC region of Austria, made from 100% Grüner Veltliner. The grapes are sourced from vineyards cultivated by friends of Grabenwerkstatt, adhering to biodynamic principles. The wine is produced with a philosophy of minimal intervention, reflecting the challenging and unique terroir of the Spitzer Graben and Danube riverbanks. Grabenwerkstatt was founded by Michael Linke and Franz Hofbauer, who are committed to a hands-off winemaking approach. The 'Wachauwerk' serves as an introduction to their style, highlighting the quality of their vineyard sites.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemakers met while working in New Zealand.
Fact 02
Vineyards are often steep, terraced, and difficult to access.
Fact 03
Production is minuscule, with around 3,000 bottles annually.
Fact 04
Named 'Exceptional Winemaker of the Year' by Gault Millau in 2022.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Grüner Veltliner Wachauwerk undergoes whole bunch pressing, followed by spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in steel tanks. The wine then ages on its fine lees for 8 months in steel tanks. It is bottled without fining or filtration, with minimal sulfur addition. The grapes are cultivated following biodynamic principles and are harvested by hand with meticulous attention. Some bottlings may include a 600-liter Stockinger barrel.
