COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Veltlinske Zelene
PRODUCER
Vinařství Špalek
REGION
Moravia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vinařství Špalek's 2021 Veltlinske Zelene is a dry white wine from the Znojemská podoblast in Moravia, Czech Republic. It is certified as VOC Znojmo, indicating its origin from specific vineyard sites and adherence to strict quality standards. The wine is cultivated on the Kraví hora vineyard, known for its mineral-rich soil derived from Bohemian Massif, marine, and freshwater sediments. The Špalek family, with three generations involved, founded the winery in 1992 and manages 12 hectares, focusing on organic and partly biodynamic farming practices. The winery has a history of innovation, being the first in the Znojmo region to implement gravity grape processing in a historically designed cellar.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery was the first in Znojmo to use gravity processing in a historic cellar.
Fact 02
Špalek practices organic and partly biodynamic farming since 2012.
Fact 03
Veltlinske Zelene is also known as Grüner Veltliner.
Fact 04
The winery was named 'Small Winery of the Year' in 2015.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
Vinařství Špalek employs traditional winemaking methods, with a focus on organic and partly biodynamic practices. The winery was an early adopter of gravity grape processing in the Znojmo region, utilizing a historically designed cellar. While specific fermentation and aging details for the 2021 vintage are not provided, the winery is known for practices such as aging wines on lees (sur lie) and potentially using oak barrels. These techniques aim to enhance the natural expression of the Veltlinske Zelene grape and the unique terroir of Kraví hora.
