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Nikolaihof Gruner Veltliner Aus Den Garten Federspiel 2013

$59.99
Variety: Grüner Veltliner • Region: Wachau • Vineyard: Im Weingebirge • Soil Type: Clay, loess, and paragneiss • Fermentation & Élevage: Large, old casks • Farming: Demeter Certified Biodynamic Thought to be the oldest documented vineyard, the name “Im Weingebirge” dates to the 5th Century. The wines from this vineyard are known to have impressive depth and minerality. The soil is varied with loess on the higher terraces and deep topsoil over primary rock lower down the slope. The wine ages on its lees in old barrels, giving it a creamy texture.

Professional Scores

93

The 2013 Aus den Gärten Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Late Bottled was filled in April last year, so 10 years later than the regular bottling. The wine is clear, intense and fresh on the deep and savory, mineral-scented nose that reveals subtle fruit with lots of salt and a still fresh or ageless, in any case not primary, fruity bouquet. Dense and textured on the palate, this is a medium to full-bodied, round, lush and refined, dense and sustainable Veltliner with a spectacular finish that is still tight and grippy, with distinctive tannins. 12.5% stated alcohol.

Robert Parker / Wine Advocate
750ml