Stadt Krems Ried Wachtberg Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner Ried Wachtberg 1ÖTW Kremstal DAC Reserve bottle image

Wine Description

Stadt Krems Wachtberg is 100% Gruner Veltliner, harvested in early November. It is then fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks before it is ready to take home and enjoy.

Stadt Krems Vineyards
Fritz Miesbauer
Stadt Krems Team
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Acclaim
This is powerful, rich Gruner, one that brings out the pepper character as well as apricot and honey. There is a dense texture in this concentrated and well-balanced wine.
— Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2010
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Kremstal DAC
Vineyard name
Wachtberg
Vineyard size
3.6 acres
Soil composition
Loess and Gneiss
Vines/acre:
1.4
Yield/acre:
2.6 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1981-2003
Harvest time:
November
First vintage of this wine:
1971
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,900
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Grüner Veltliner
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
2,200 L
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Age of Aging Container:
5 years
Length of bottle aging:
2 months
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Analytical Data
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