LössWerk Grüner Veltliner Wagram DAC - Paul Direder

In the glass, LössWerk Grüner Veltliner Wagram DAC - Paul Direder shows a bright straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections, clear and brilliant. On the nose, it unfolds a fragrant mix of fresh lemon, juicy lime and crisp green apple. Behind this lie fine notes of white pepper, a touch of grapefruit peel and a hint of herbal spice reminiscent of meadow herbs and fresh nettle.

On the palate, this Grüner Veltliner presents itself with a clear structure and animating character. The citrus fruit appears precise, the apple shows itself crisp, joined by nuances of ripe pear and a hint of yellow plum. The typical pepper kick of Wagram Veltliner sets a spicy accent and lends the wine an exciting tension. The acidity is lively, finely integrated and carries the wine lightly across the palate.

The texture, despite the fresh stylistic, appears pleasantly velvety, with a soft mouthfeel and elegant linearity. In the medium-length finish, lemon, green apple and a fine, salty-mineral echo from the loess soil appear once again. The wine comes across as straightforward, precise and classic in style, ideal for lovers of clear, fruit-driven Veltliner from Lower Austria.

The Grüner Veltliner grape variety here comes from the renowned DAC region of Wagram in Lower Austria. The region is known for its deep loess soils, which offer the vines optimal conditions for fine fruit, spice and a balanced body. LössWerk Grüner Veltliner Wagram DAC - Paul Direder brings this origin into the glass with strong character and shows why Wagram is considered a stronghold for Veltliner.

• Grape variety: 100% Grüner Veltliner
• Origin: Wagram DAC, Lower Austria, Austria
• Soil: loess with good water storage capacity
• Maturation: temperature-controlled stainless steel tank
• Texture: velvety, with lively freshness
• Finish: medium, citrus-fresh and spicy

1. Fruit: lemon, lime, green apple, pear
2. Spice: white pepper, fine herbal nuances
3. Structure: lively acidity, delicate creaminess
4. Style: dry, classic, straightforward

Production of LössWerk Grüner Veltliner Wagram DAC - Paul Direder

The grapes for LössWerk Grüner Veltliner Wagram DAC - Paul Direder come from selected sites in Wagram, a gently rolling hilly landscape along the Danube. The climate is continental with warm days and cooler nights, which gives the variety aromatic ripeness and clear freshness. The sheltered position of the hills provides sufficient warmth, while Danube winds bring freshness and balance.

The defining factor of the region lies in the deep loess soil. These fine, calcareous sediments store water excellently and provide the vines with stable supply during dry periods. At the same time, the soils remain loose and well aerated, which promotes vigorous root growth. This combination produces grapes with pronounced fruit, elegant spice and typical minerality.

The harvest is carried out by machine harvester, precisely timed to the optimal ripeness point. This ensures that only aromatically ripe grapes reach the cellar. Immediately after delivery, gentle processing follows. The berries undergo a careful pressing that produces pure, clear musts. Thorough pre-clarification prepares the basis for the subsequent temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

In stainless steel, the varietal character of Grüner Veltliner unfolds undisturbed, as wood notes are deliberately excluded. Cool fermentation temperatures preserve the citrus freshness, the crisp apple tone and the piquant pepper aromas. After fermentation, the wine remains on the fine lees for a certain time, which gives it additional creaminess and a pleasantly velvety texture.

Winemaker Paul Direder pursues a clear, straightforward style with a focus on varietal typicity and origin. The wine therefore appears puristic, precise and without superfluous effects. The vegan-certified vinification underscores the modern approach in the cellar. In the end, a Grüner Veltliner is created that brings Wagram, loess soil and grape variety into the bottle in an authentic, honest and characterful way.

Serving recommendations for LössWerk Grüner Veltliner Wagram DAC - Paul Direder

This white wine accompanies a wide variety of classic dishes from Austrian cuisine. It reveals its full potential with light meats. A golden-brown fried Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad, crispy fried chicken or tender turkey strips with herbs harmonize perfectly with its citrus freshness and piquant pepper.

Hearty dishes with creamy components are also an excellent match. Baked vegetables, creamed spinach with potatoes, asparagus with buttered breadcrumbs or a savory risotto with spring vegetables find an exciting counterpart in the lively character of this Veltliner. With light fish dishes, grilled pike-perch or trout from the grill, the wine shows its elegant side.

• Food pairing: Wiener Schnitzel, fried chicken, light meat dishes
• Vegetarian cuisine: creamy vegetable dishes, risotto, asparagus
• Fish: pike-perch, trout, light grilled fish
• Cheese: young, mild soft and semi-hard cheeses

As a versatile companion, this DAC wine is suitable for numerous occasions. A traditional evening with friends, a cozy family meal or a spontaneous after-work aperitif gain an enjoyable Austrian touch through it. It also unfolds its invigorating freshness as an elegant terrace wine on warm summer days.

For optimal enjoyment, a serving temperature of 8 to 10 °C in a classic white wine glass is recommended. This allows fruit, spice and liveliness to stand out clearly. A temperature that is too high takes away the wine’s precision, one that is too low emphasizes the acidity too strongly. In a tulip-shaped white wine glass, the bouquet appears particularly fine and differentiated.

When stored in a cool, dark place at a constant temperature, this Veltliner shows its best side for about three years from the vintage. Horizontal storage prevents the Stelvin screw cap from drying out and protects the wine in the long term. This way, the fresh aromatics are preserved and the wine is always ready for the next enjoyable moment.

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