Alexander Zahel

2025 Demeter Retzer Land Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben

Weinviertel, Niederösterreich
100% Grüner Veltliner
White wine
Demeter certified

This biodynamic (Demeter) Grüner Veltliner was hand harvested on September 18th with a crisp acidity and only 12.5% potential ABV. It comes from sandstone and granite soils with a limestone top soil. This terroir lends the wine a unique minimality that compliments the long lees aging and 70 year old vines. Tasting notes: fresh, apple and citrus fruit with peppery aromas reminiscent of Grüner Veltliner, bone dry taste with crisp acidity and elegant fruity flavors with spicy notes. fruity and drinkable finish; Winemaking: whole bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation in 100% 1200l Stockinger barrels and 6 months on the fine lees, minimal sulfuring and no filtration or fining before bottling;