Fred Loimer - Gruner Veltliner Langenloiser

Vineyard
Origin : Langenlois
Designation : Kamptal DAC
Grape variety : Grüner Veltliner
Soil composition : 50% loess, 50% gneiss
Climate : pannonian, continental
Training method : Lenz Moser, Guyot
Age of vines : 5 - 50 years
Density of plants : 2.500 - 5.000 vines / ha
Yield per hectar : 40 – 45 hl / ha
Cultivation method : biological-dynamic according to respekt-BIODYN

Cellar
Harvest : selective harvest by hand in 20 kg crates from the middle to the end of October
Maceration time : 4 - 12 hours
Fermentation : spontaneous fermentation, 70% in stainless steel tanks & 30% in used big oak barrels, 2-4 weeks by 20° - 22°C
Aging : in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for 4 months
Botteling : March 2017

Wine
Vintage : Wine, that convinces - the vintage 2016
The weather in 2016 kept us under stress for a long time and it remained suspenseful until the end. Due to the mild winter, the vegetation started very early, which led to a bud break as early as middle of April. In the last week of April, however, there was a cold air burst with late frost. The result was a severe frost damage in Langenlois and Gumpoldskirchen.

The late spring and the summer months were characterized by a sultry climate with a lot of rainfall and few heat periods. Biologically working winemakers were therefore extremely eager to achieve a proper canopy management. The unusually warm, sunny and dry September finally led to a satisfying finish with excellent maturity of the grapes. The cooler nights at the end of the month induced an optimal development of the aroma. Due to the mild weather, there was no pressure during harvest. The result were grapes with perfect maturity and nutrient supply. The work in the cellar ran smoothly. Healthy grapes with moderate sugar content produced clear, medium-bodied wines with beautiful varietal and regional typicity.

Tasting : The scent reminds of yellow apple, grapefruit and shows in the background the „veltlinerous“ peppery spiciness of the variety. On the palate, the wine presents itself dry, juicy and very finely balanced with harmonious acidity and spicy fruit. A Veltiner in the purist style, as only a wine from Loimer can be!

Maturation potential : 2017 - 2025
Food recommendation : veal, Wiener Schnitzel, veggie pie
Serving temperature : 10° - 12°C
Decant : no
Vegan : yes

Data
Alcohol : 12,5% vol
Residual sugar : 1,7 g/l
Acidity : 5,2 g/l
Must weight : 94,2° Oechsle
EAN Code : 9120009721827
Available in : 0,75 L
Control : by Lacon
BIO Status : wine made with organic Grapes | AT-BIO-402