- 92 points -
September 2023 (Vintage 2022)Bright and fruity gruner showing aromas of pineapples, papayas and peaches. Medium-bodied, juicy and vibrant. Excellent length, too, with citrus zest and nutmeg notes at the end.
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ALZINGER
Grüner Veltliner Dürnstein Federspiel
2018
Country
Austria
Regulated designation
Prädikatswein
Region
Niederösterreich
Appellation
Wachau
Varietal(s)
Grüner Veltliner
100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website
About this winery
Weingut Alzinger is located on a magnificent stretch of the Danube 65km west of Vienna, on a majestic bend where the great river sweeps past Unterloiben in the region of Wachau. This is surely one of the most spectacular wine regions in the world, so stunningly beautiful that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which as the Alzinger website proudly proclaims, makes it “coequal to the pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Wall of China “. This is a very special...
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Product notes
The Danube marks the plain in Loiben and Dürnstein. Gravel, sand and ediments form the basis for Veltliner, which is a juicy, elegant classic.
Tasting notes
Inviting and lively, with stone fruit and fine vegetable aromas; delicate and subtle in texture. Direct, straightforward, and lucious on the palate with an animated and juicy finish.
Press reviews
- 91 points -
January 2022 (Vintage 2021)This shows complexity, with peach, licorice and smoked sea salt notes upfront, while lentil and dandelion emerge midpalate, all vibrating on a vibrant structure. It's silky in texture with a flamboyant feel and long finish.
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