Stadt Krems Ried Wachtberg Grüner Veltliner
Wine Description
Stadt Krems Wachtberg is made from 100% Gruner Veltliner grapes grown in the Wachtberg vineyard. The mighty terraces of Wachtberg belong to the Weingut Stadt Krems since the 12th century. Wachtberg comes from watch (keep watch) from the Berg (mountain). The grapes are harvested in early November and then fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks before it is ready to take home and enjoy.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Kremstal DAC
Vineyard name
The Wachtberg vineyard
Vineyard size
3 acres
Soil composition
Loess and Gneiss
Vines/acre:
1,520
Yield/acre:
2.5 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1962
Harvest time:
November
First vintage of this wine:
1966
Bottles produced of this wine:
3,950
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Grüner Veltliner
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
19 days
Fermentation temperature:
68 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Analytical Data
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