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The Weinviertel is a prominent wine region located in the northeastern part of Austria, known for its wine production. This region is situated in the federal state of Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) and is the country's largest wine-growing area. The name "Weinviertel" translates to "wine quarter," reflecting its significance in Austrian winemaking.
Here are some key features and aspects of the Weinviertel wine region:
Grüner Veltliner: The Weinviertel is particularly renowned for its production of Grüner Veltliner, a white wine grape variety that thrives in the region's climate and soil. Grüner Veltliner wines from Weinviertel are known for their crisp acidity, citrusy notes, and peppery character.
Terroir: The Weinviertel's terroir consists of loess soil, which is well-suited for growing grapes. This type of soil retains water, allowing the vines to thrive in the region's continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters.
DAC Classification: The Weinviertel is divided into specific winegrowing areas, and the wines produced here often carry the Weinviertel DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) designation. The Weinviertel DAC is exclusively reserved for Grüner Veltliner wines that meet certain quality standards.
Red Wines: While Grüner Veltliner dominates the production, the Weinviertel also produces red wines, including varieties such as Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch.
Wine Tourism: The Weinviertel is not only a significant wine-producing region but also attracts wine enthusiasts and tourists. Visitors can explore the vineyards, taste local wines in traditional Heuriger wine taverns, and experience the cultural and culinary aspects of the region.
Wine Routes: The Weinviertel has established wine routes, allowing visitors to tour the vineyards and wineries. These routes provide a scenic and educational experience for those interested in learning more about the winemaking process.
The Weinviertel's commitment to quality winemaking and its unique expression of Grüner Veltliner have contributed to its reputation as a notable wine region in Austria. If you have the opportunity to explore Austrian wines, trying Grüner Veltliner from the Weinviertel can provide a distinctive and enjoyable tasting experience.
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Ruttenstock Gruner Veltliner is made from 100 percent Gruner Veltliner.
Very fruity and light Gruner Veltliner with fresh aromas of citrus and green apples. Crisp on the palate with lively acidity structure.
Pair with cold appetizers, soup, fish, vegetables, salad.
The wine offers a touch of pear, spice and dried fruit aromas on the nose, and exotic fruit characters. Minerality emerges from the primary rock soils, followed by an elegant and lively finish.
Chicken and pork dishes, good food companion to many dishes.
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Biondi Santi Tenuta Greppo Riserva is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso.
A rare wine, renowned for its extraordinary ability to age, the Biondi-Santi Riserva is produced only in the best vintages. From 1888 until today, only 41 vintages have been released.
Vineyard Profile
- Grape Source: 100% estate vineyards
- Vine Age: 25 years or older
Vintage Report
A majestic vintage where structure, elegance and freshness combine to form something special. 2015 was a hot and dry year with constant warm temperatures from May through August which permitted the production of perfectly ripe, concentrated grapes. At the beginning of September the “tramontana” a wind coming from the north, refreshed and restored the plants before the final phase of maturation, which was characterized by significant day-night temperature, typical of our high-altitude vineyards.
- Harvest Date(s): Harvest started on September 21st - approximately 10 days later than normal
Vinification
- Aging: The 2015 Riserva was vinified in vertical Slavonian oak barrels by using indigenous yeasts, selected in our vineyards. Successively, it was aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 3 years.
Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Optimum Drinking: Serve at 60/64˚ F. Uncork the wine 2 hours before serving.
Tasting Notes
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a truly majestic wine. The bouquet is packed with intense fruity notes of black berries, pomegranate and plums, intertwined with scents of Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, rosemary and sage, rising from a carpet of forest floor. On the palate, the wine seduces with exuberant charm and caressing sweetness. The youthful tannins reveal its immense structure and contribute to creating a distinctive sensation of freshness which leads us towards a long-lingering, savory finish.
Review:
The Biondi-Santi 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is initially a reticent wine and one that does not immediately subscribe to the overstated abundance and exuberance of the vintage. Give it time. I wrote this review after several tastings over several days so I could ensure a more accurate account of the wine's elegant reveal. Contemplative and exceedingly nuanced in personality, with wild berry, underbrush, ferrous earth and candied orange peel, this has everything to look forward to in terms of its future evolution in the bottle. It displays a pretty ruby color that borders on garnet and polished copper. A silky, mid-weight palate is accented by beautifully managed and silky tannins (this aspect of the mouthfeel is extraordinary), bright freshness and long-lasting fruit momentum. The alcohol is a bit more powerful in this release (at 14.5%), but the effect is supple and smooth nonetheless. I tasted bottle number 256. Tenuta Biondi Santi does not usually release bottle production numbers, but I can confirm that 2,000 bottles of the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva are earmarked for the United States market.
-Wine Advocate 98+ Points
Fefinanes Albarino de Albarino is 100 percent Albarino
Fresh fruit aromas of apricot and peach slices with notes of lemon and green apple. Pretty notes of honey and wet nutmeg, and the mouth is round, clean, and pleasant with baked apple, honey, and lemon.
This is a classic Albariño which is good young, but actually improves over two to three years and remains quite drinkable for up to five years. Owner Juan Gil comments that the wine really starts to come into its own in June/July, and he actually prefers it 18 or more months after it's made. A Fefiñanes "vertical" of three or four vintages can provide some most interesting surprises.
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