Stadt Krems Stein Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner Stein Kremstal DAC Reserve bottle image

Wine Description

Weingut Stadt Krems was founded in 1452 as a source of revenue for the hospital of Krems and is one of the oldest wineries in Austria. The municipality of Krems still owns the 560-year old winery and is today one of the best in the region. Farming practices are ‘Certified Sustainable,’ and the estate belongs to the prestigious Traditionsweingüter.

Kremstal is a transitional region between the loess soils of Kamptal and the stone terraces of Wachau and the character of its wines depends greatly on vineyard location. The vineyards of Weingut Stadt Krems are within the city limits of Krems and its neighboring district of Stein where steep terraces face the Danube on primary rock-based soils.

Grüner Veltliner Stein Kremstal DAC Reserve is an ‘Ortswein’ or village-level wine intended to capture the typicity of Stein, a Stadtteil (district) of Krems. Stein borders the Wachau and marks the start of the primary rock-based soils that typify the Wachau. From two terraced vineyards: Steiner Altenberg with gneiss and slate; and Steiner Gaisberg with schist and amphibolite. Vinified in stainless steel tanks.

Stadt Krems Vineyards
Fritz Miesbauer
Stadt Krems Team
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Acclaim
“Pure and vivid, offering suave texture and a bit more body, with notes of lanolin, apricot and orchard blossom. Lively acidity keeps everything intact and lends length. A touch of spice emerges on the long finish.” 
— Wine Spectator, Dec 2020
“Aromas of ripe peaches and apricots and fresh flowers. The palate has a plush, plump feel with plenty of flavor.”
— James Suckling, Dec 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Kremstal DAC
Vineyard name
Ried Altenberg, Ried Gaisberg
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Grüner Veltliner
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fining agent:
Animal based
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
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Analytical Data
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