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Grüner Veltliner - Per Due
2017 Grüner Veltliner
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
A cuvee of different Grüner Veltliner sites. |
| Soil Type: |
Alluvial with 60 % gravel. |
| Vine Age: |
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| Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
| Harvest Date: |
2nd October 2017 |
| Yield: |
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Vinification:
Martin Moser defines this wine as 'the spark', it is the Grüner
Veltliner that gets you started with appreciating and wanting to
experience with more from his Grüner Veltliners collection.
Per Due comes from several Wolfsgraben's vineyard sites, the
Wolf’s Den, is nestled in a scenic area and has a long history. On a
high plateau, the vineyards are planted against the slope of a deep
depression, a bowl.
Archives from 1284 describe this vineyard as being located against
a slope, with a rich loamy soil, growing thriving vines and fruits
producing exceptional wines.
The grapes are handpicked and left to macerate over two
hours, pressed, the must is fermented in stainless steel
temperature controlled tanks.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
2017 produced higher quantities than the five previous vintages with 1/4 more yields on average. The winter season was irregular with extremely cold periods in January and February followed by relatively warm temperatures for the month of March, with the highest temperatures recorded for that month over 251 years! April however was relatively cool, the month of May was much warmer and June saw the 2nd highest temperatures recorded in 251 years! The summer season was warm and very dry, the end result produced healthy and plentiful fruits.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Bright light straw. |
| Nose: |
Flowery with hints of peach and green apple. |
| Palate: |
Bright and refreshing, notes of ripe peach and citrus with a zesty dry finish. |
| Other: |
It will go well with Asian food—anything from Vietnamese to Thai to spicy Chinese flavors. You can also try it with seafood or bitter greens and salads. It is versatile and will also complement pork tenderloin, or a dish where the wine\‘s acidity can cut through salt and fat, such as smoked ham. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
12.0 |
| RS (g/l): |
1.2 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.6 |
| pH: |
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