COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Josef Jamek
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Stein am Rain Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2023 from Weingut Josef Jamek originates from the historic Stein am Rain vineyard in Austria's Wachau region. This vineyard is characterized by its steep terraces, some reaching up to 77 degrees, and a soil composition of primary rock, clay, metamorphic gneiss, and loamy soils. The grapes are sourced from vines approximately 60 years old. Weingut Josef Jamek is recognized as a pioneer in Wachau viticulture, playing a key role in elevating Austrian monovarietal wines. The 'Federspiel' classification, a trademark of the Vinea Wachau, denotes dry wines with a natural alcohol content between 11.5% and 12.5%, known for their nuanced character. The 2023 growing season was marked by a long summer heatwave followed by beneficial late-August rainfall, contributing to the vintage's balance.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Federspiel wines are named after falconry, a historical hunting practice in the Wachau.
Fact 02
The Stein am Rain vineyard features terraces with gradients up to 77º.
Fact 03
Vines at this site are approximately 60 years old.
Fact 04
Josef Jamek is considered a pioneer of Austrian wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Grüner Veltliner are hand-harvested. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Post-fermentation, it is aged in large wooden vats. This approach aims to preserve the wine's varietal character and the distinctiveness of its origin.
