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Laurenz V - Friendly Gruner Veltliner 2019
- Producer Laurenz V.
- Blend 100% Gruner Veltliner
- Country Austria
- UPC 877397001343
Tasting notes
A very attractive fruit bouquet yields apple, peach, and citrus aromas along with beautiful minerality, a typical Veltliner spiciness, and a touch of white pepper along with. The soft and juicy palate is supported by fine acidity. So harmonious and perfect to drink. A very palate-friendly wine.
Vintage
The growing season started moderately with a normal bud break, with flowering occurring in the 3rd week of June. A relatively warm and rain-free spring was followed by ample rainfall throughout June and July, which provided nourishment for the vines in the Kamptal Valley, despite the unusually hot weather during the summer months. Much-welcomed rain helped to ward off the risk of grapevine stress in August. Careful crop-thinning and green harvest were performed during the first two weeks of July, and this was critical in order to achieve the desired physiologic ripeness. A dry and warm September encouraged the grapes to ripen to excellent physiological maturity, and the harvest began in the last week of September and continued right through until the end of October. The typically cooling effects of Kamptal-nights did their job in retaining freshness and the aromatic characters of the grapes, and thanks to precision during a highly selective harvest, we were able to cool the grapes and
preseve the fruity character of our GRUNERs. Temperature-controlled fermentation (approx. 17°C or 62°F) was followed by extended maturation on the lees, resulting in elegant wines with longevity and fresh, lively and bright acidity. The vintage is a highly elegant, very spicy vintage with an array of fruit-driven aromas, showcasing the various terroir aspects of our beloved Kamptal Valley.