Prager Hinter der Burg Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner Ried Hinter der Burg Federspiel bottle image

Wine Description

When Franz Prager co-founded the Vinea Wachau in 1983, he had already established a reputation as one of Austria’s best winemakers. The marriage of Franz’s daughter, Ilse, to Dr. Toni Bodenstein in the 1990s was the catalyst for sweeping renaissance at the winery. Bodenstein, a biologist, geologist and historian, spent years studying the geology of the region and focused much of his attention on preserving genetic diversity. His “Arche Noah” project, a planting of old Grüner Veltliner and Riesling clones is the result of his work. Bodenstein’s scholarly approach, passion for biodiversity, and brilliant winemaking has elevated Prager to the highest echelon of Austrian wine producers.

Prager Vineyards
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Acclaim
“From a classified vineyard since 1521, the 2015 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Hinter der Burg is a clear, intense and juicy wine with white fruit aromas and a vibrant acidity. Medium-bodied and mineral in the finish, this is a serious expression of terroir in a lighter, very clear and refreshing style from gravelly soils. Good tension and intensity.”
— Wine Advocate, Jun 2016
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Hinter der Burg vineyard
Vineyard size
11 acres
Soil composition
Mica-Schist
Training method
Half-high
Elevation:
760-860 feet
Vines/acre:
2,080
Yield/acre:
2.1 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1961-1983
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1953
Bottles produced of this wine:
24,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Grüner Veltliner
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
36 days
Fermentation temperature:
64 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
2 months
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Analytical Data
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