2022 Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner ‘Loiserberg’

This wine derives from a vineyard on the “Loiserberg” wherein one also finds the site “Berg Vogelsang”. The difference is that the Grüner Veltliner from “Loiserberg” grows on a south to southeast facing slope, which is less exposed to the winds. The soil stems from primary rock geologically defined as zoisite-amphibolite, which is decomposing granite consisting of gneiss, mica-schist, and some clay and loess.

Harvested on Oct 20-21, 2022. Harvest yield was 4,000 litres per hectare. The wine was fermented at a moderate 15-20 degrees Celsius before being racked into large wooden casks for further maturing.

Apple, fresh pears and hay flowers, rich and solid, though still somewhat reduced but truly pithy, some ome fruit in the “umami” mid palate, well balanced by vibrant acidity, promising. – Andreas Wickhoff MW, Bründlmayer

 Medium yellow green, silver reflections. Fine meadow herbs, ripe apple fruit, a bit of savouriness, white stone fruit, in the background some bergamot. Juicy, taut, delicate spice, peach notes in the finish, salty aftertaste, fresh finish. Good food wine with certain ageing potential, very versatile. 93 points. Peter Moser, Falstaff Nov 2023