COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Roter Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Urbanihof
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2019 Urbanihof Roter Veltliner is a single-varietal wine from the Wagram region of Lower Austria, crafted by Weingut Urbanihof. This estate, owned by the Paschinger family, boasts a winemaking tradition dating back to 1598. The current generation is dedicated to quality and sustainability, with the winery achieving organic certification in 2016. Their vineyards are situated on terraces along the Danube River, benefiting from loess soils. Roter Veltliner is an indigenous Austrian white grape variety, distinct from Grüner Veltliner, and the Wagram region is particularly recognized for its cultivation of this grape.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Roter Veltliner is an old Austrian white grape, not related to Grüner Veltliner.
Fact 02
Its name comes from the reddish hue of its grape skins when ripe.
Fact 03
It's the parent grape of the entire Veltliner family.
Fact 04
Weingut Urbanihof achieved organic certification in 2016.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2019 Urbanihof Roter Veltliner is produced from 100% Roter Veltliner grapes. Weingut Urbanihof follows organic farming practices, having achieved organic certification in 2016. Winemaking typically involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the varietal's fresh character. Aging is also generally conducted in stainless steel, emphasizing the wine's purity and fruit-forward profile. The Paschinger family's approach combines a long-standing heritage with contemporary winemaking techniques, focusing on quality and respect for the vineyard.
