Alexander Zahel

2024 Demeter Retzer Land Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben

Niederösterreich
100% Grüner Veltliner
White wine
Demeter certified

This biodynamic Grüner Veltliner was hand harvested end of August 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 45 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;