MK Grüner Veltliner | Domane Wachau, Austria

£15.90

MK is sourced from the precipitous vineyards of the Wachau that are squeezed between the towns of Melk and Krems. Grüner Veltliner, Austria’s greatest grape, is a variety that impresses: it may not be the most aromatic of grapes but it is always refined, with a persona that is chiselled, cool and refreshing.

Domäne Wachau is a leading winegrowers' cooperative dating from 1938 under the name Winzergenossenschaft Wachau after acquiring the former Starhemberg family vineyards. It was subsequently renamed Freie Weingärtner Wachau in 1990 before officially adopting its present name in 2008.

With over 160 hectares of organic vineyards Domäne Wachau is Austria’s leading organic grower. Situated on steep slopes and organised into small parcels that are worked mainly by hand, each vigneron cultivates less than two hectares on average — allowing them to focus on the needs of the individual plot. This is a wine cooperative as found nowhere else.

Wine has been cultivated in the Wachau for centuries. Primary rock soil, an exceptional climate and terraces overlooking the Danube River have great influence on the tremendous quality of the Wachau wines.

MK is sourced from the precipitous vineyards of the Wachau that are squeezed between the towns of Melk and Krems. Grüner Veltliner, Austria’s greatest grape, is a variety that impresses: it may not be the most aromatic of grapes but it is always refined, with a persona that is chiselled, cool and refreshing.

Domäne Wachau is a leading winegrowers' cooperative dating from 1938 under the name Winzergenossenschaft Wachau after acquiring the former Starhemberg family vineyards. It was subsequently renamed Freie Weingärtner Wachau in 1990 before officially adopting its present name in 2008.

With over 160 hectares of organic vineyards Domäne Wachau is Austria’s leading organic grower. Situated on steep slopes and organised into small parcels that are worked mainly by hand, each vigneron cultivates less than two hectares on average — allowing them to focus on the needs of the individual plot. This is a wine cooperative as found nowhere else.

Wine has been cultivated in the Wachau for centuries. Primary rock soil, an exceptional climate and terraces overlooking the Danube River have great influence on the tremendous quality of the Wachau wines.

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Grüner Veltliner, 2020

MK

Variety/Varieties:Grüner Veltliner

Grapegrowers: Domäne Wachau

Cellaring Potential: Drink now and enjoy in the next 1-2 years.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Residual Sugar: 1.2g/l

Total Acidity: 6.6g/l

Palate: Clean, crisp and refreshing with high levels of bright and zesty acidity giving the wine a linear Alpine finish.

Aroma/Bouquet: An elegant nose with aromas of white pepper, lime and watercress.

Wine Making: The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and a part was aged in a large oak casks.

Climate: Cool Climate

Soil: Gneiss & Löss

Vine Management: Double Guyot

Serving Temp: 7-10 °C

Vineyard Sites: Grapes come from the terraced vineyards of the Wachau.

Harvest Dates: The harvest in the Wachau begins in September and ends in November, a result of the changes in altitude experienced across the valley that then affects the speed at which the grapes ripen. For MK we source from several vineyards to ensure that we get the right balance of richness and freshness. All the fruit is picked by hand.

Food Pairing: Delicious served cold on its own, or paired with salads, white poultry, fish or Asian dishes which will compliment the peppery spice nicely.

Colour/Appearance: Pale lemon with green hints