COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Meinklang
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Meinklang Naken Grüner Veltliner is a white wine from Burgenland, Austria, produced by the Michlits family. The 'Naken' designation signifies a winemaking approach with minimal intervention, resulting in an unfiltered and unfined wine. Meinklang operates as a biodynamic mixed farm, integrating viticulture with agriculture and animal husbandry, with vineyards situated in the Sweewinkel area. The estate holds Demeter certification, emphasizing its commitment to holistic farming practices. The 2023 vintage is noted for its expressive fruit and balanced acidity, characteristic of the challenging yet rewarding growing season in Austria.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Naken' means 'naked' in German, reflecting the wine's unfiltered, unfined style.
Fact 02
Meinklang is a mixed farm, integrating viticulture with animal husbandry and fruit growing.
Fact 03
The estate is Demeter-certified, adhering to strict biodynamic farming standards.
Fact 04
Vineyards are surrounded by natural ponds and wild herbs, fostering biodiversity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Meinklang Naken Grüner Veltliner is produced using spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a four-month aging period on its fine lees, also in stainless steel. The winemaking process is characterized by minimal intervention, with no fining or filtration applied to the final wine. Grapes are harvested by hand. Meinklang's overall approach is guided by biodynamic and organic farming principles, aiming for a holistic integration of viticulture with the farm's ecosystem.
