'Loibner' Federspiel
Gruner Veltliner 2024
Region: Wachau
Country: Austria
Format: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Only 2 left
From 25-40 year old vines planted various plots lower down on the slopes on alluvial soil and sand. Hand harvested, whole bunch pressed with a few hours of skin contact in pneumatic press Natural ferment takes place in mix of older large format cask (500-5000L) and stainless steel followed by around three months on full lees with no bâtonnage. – Emmerich Knoll
Sliced fennel, green apples, fresh pears and some chamomile on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied, gently herbal and well-balanced palate. Drink now. 91 points. Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com Sep 2025