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Weingut Leth Gruner Veltliner "Scheiben 1r" 2017

Weingut Leth Gruner Veltliner "Scheiben 1r" 2017

B$43.00

Vineyard Profile

Scheiben vineyard is located on the heart of the Wagram slope

Vine age: more than 50 years

Altitude: 240 -260 meters

Aspect: South

Soils: pure loess, rich in limestone

Harvest Notes

No herbicides for 25 years

No pesticides for 10 years

No irrigation or fertilizers

12 hours of skin contact, then pneumatic pressing

12 hours settling, clear juice fermentation with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks

After 5 weeks the wine is transferred on full lees to large wooden casks for 9 months

Winemaker's Notes

Medium green-yellow. Elegant aromas and flavors of Golden Delicious apple and passion fruit are enveloped in delicate orange zest and a touch of peppery spice. Tautly structured with juicy acidity. Notes of tropical fruit join in on the dark mineral finish. Excellent aging potential.

Wine Summary

100% Gruner Veltliner; Scheiben “Erste Lagen” vineyard; vine age over 50 years; pure loess soils rich in limestone; no herbicides or pesticides; 13.2% alcohol; hand harvested; 12 hours skin contact; 5 weeks maceration; 9 months on full lees.

Technical Information

100% Gruner Veltliner grapes

Alcohol: 13.2%

RS: 2.2 g/L

TA: 5.6 g/L