MK Gruner Veltliner | Wachau, Austria
The precipitous vineyards of the Wachau, lie squeezed between the Danubian towns of Melk and Krems. This sun trap provides depth and ripeness to MK, whilst the cool mountain air promotes elegance and purity. The crunch of green apples and rocket like pepperiness make MK the perfect introduction to Austria’s greatest grape: Grüner Veltliner.
Like the mountains that form the backdrop to the vineyards from which our fruit is sourced, Grüner Veltliner 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 deeply refreshing.
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