Stadt Krems Kremstal Grüner Veltliner
Wine Description
Grapes were hand-harvested in mid-late October. Fermentation and aging took place in large, stainless steel tanks to maintain purity of fruit. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation. Wines were released eight months following fermentation.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Kremstal DAC
Vineyard name
Several vineyards in Kremstal
Vineyard size
Various acres
Soil composition
Löess
Training method
Medium high culture
Elevation:
518.7 feet
Vines/acre:
1417
Yield/acre:
2.6 tons
Exposure:
Southern/Southwestern
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Grüner Veltliner
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
17 days
Fermentation temperature:
65 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
2,200 L
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Age of Aging Container:
5 years
Length of bottle aging:
2 months
Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.1 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Residual sugar:
1.5 g/L