2023 Frischengruber Ried Steiger Gruner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau, Austria (750ml)

WINEMAKER'S NOTES: 

This foot-slope vineyard faces the Danube to the north and is a classical river-bed soil of gravel with deposits of paragneiss and a rich topsoil of humus and loess. A humus-rich topsoil further improves both water absorption and storage capacity, protecting the vines from hydric stress while steadily supplying nutrients. This brings out a fruitiness in grüner veltliner that is especially suited to the expressive, mid-weight Federspiel style Georg makes from this site.

TASTING NOTES: 

This shows a flinty reduction upfront, featuring a slight grip midpalate, which supports the elegant flavors of white raspberry, crisp apple and Meyer lemon. Well made and long on a finely tuned finish. 

- Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts.