Gritsch - Grüner Veltliner cru Setzberg - 2017 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Grüner Veltliner cru Setzberg 2017

GRITSCH

$176.00

An elegant white with a perfect balance between tension and minerality

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Austria

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Vin White

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12.5%

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5-10 years

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100% Grüner Veltliner

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With this typical Austrian white, go for steamed white fish, an avocado tartare with shrimp, a beautiful sushi platter, Iberian tapas, sea couscous, or a piece of Ossau-Iraty.

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The Gritsch estate was founded in 1980 and is located in the Wachau in northern Austria . The vineyard is at the origin of the character of each wine from the estate. The geological conditions and particular microclimate of each vineyard create wines of unique character. Faithful to his philosophy, Roman Gritsch only intervenes moderately in the production of the wine and gives it the necessary time to mature and develop its aromas. Grüner Veltliner is the most famous and widely planted white grape variety in Austria which is the origin of this cuvée. The wine develops aromas of pear , apple , grapefruit , peach , honey , white flowers , mirabelle plum and wet stone . The palate has a nice substance and a fine acidity. The finish ends with subtle mineral notes.

The wines of the Wachau region are classified according to the richness of the juice at harvest according to 3 categories:

– Steinfeder for the lightest of them (around 11% alcohol)
– Federspiel (around 12.5% ​​alcohol)
– Smaragd (from 13% alcohol)

Where are we traveling?

The Wachau The Wachau is a small wine region located along the Danube in northern Austria and at the same time one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the country. It is known for its intense and racy Grüner Veltliner (native grape variety) and its rich and flavorful Rieslings. Most of the Wachau vineyards are located on steep hills above the Danube: a naturally sunny location where hot summer temperatures are stabilized by the river. The climate of the Wachau is influenced by two radically different climatic zones: the cold Eastern Alps to the west, and the warm Pannonian plain which dominates Hungary to the east. Overall, Austria's climate is decidedly continental, with hot summers and cold winters, although micro-climates can be found on the banks of the Danube.

The little history of the country

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For more than ten years, Austrian viticulture has made an enormous leap in terms of wine quality. Today, Austrian winemakers no longer produce cheap wines for mass consumption, but refined and complex wines. Austria produces 65% white wines. From a fairly global point of view, Austrian wines are more powerful and richer than those of its German neighbor. The great national grape variety and the most widely planted is Grüner Veltliner (native white grape variety). Red wine production continues to increase in volume, intensity and quality. Especially in Burgenland, producers make the most of an original grape variety combining local (Blaufränkish, Saint-Laurent, Zweigelt) and French (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir) grape varieties. Austria's climate is predominantly continental with cold winters and warm summers. The country is subject to 4 main influences. To the east, continental influences coming from Pannonia, to the west Atlantic influences but also cold winds coming from the north and to the south Mediterranean influences. The Danube, which meanders languorously through many vineyards, brings numerous microclimates to the vineyards.

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