Johannes Zillinger 2021 Gruner Veltliner JZ Velue 2.0
Item Number: 57 70 345 21
Johannes Zillinger 2021 Gruner Veltliner JZ Velue 2.0
92 Point ‘Silky’ Biodynamic Gruner, Value Alert!
Quick Taste
- 92 Points!
- Certified Demeter biodynamic!
- 'its texture is silky yet crunchy'
- Serious Value Gruner!
About Johannes Zillinger 2021 Gruner Veltliner JZ Velue 2.0
Johannnes Zillinger’s Velue line, named after both the old name of his village, Velm-Goetzendorf, and for the local willow trees, has been re-booted for the 2021 vintage, with more old vines fruit from top estate vineyards. Riesling from 10-40 year old vines grown on loess and lime- sandstone soils from the Steinthal and Hohes Eck vineyards, with hilltop, eastern slope and southern slope exposures. A selective harvest in September is followed by Johannes’s unique approach to vinification.
The grapes are 1⁄2 whole cluster pressed and 1⁄2 briefly macerated. A slow and gentle pressing of more than five hours gives a rich grape must that is full of character. Fermentation is done in a combination of 70% stainless steel tanks, 25% big barrels, and 5% amphora (mash fermentation). The different cuvees are blended and aged on the lees with battonage for six months in stainless steel and oak barrels. Certified Demeter biodynamic!
Wine Enthusiast rated it 92 Points and said 'There is a sense of vivacity and originality to this Grüner that we don't see too often. It is slightly cloudy, its texture is silky yet crunchy, and the flavors of apricot, elderflower and clementine lead to sip after sip.'
Winemaker Notes:
Johannes’s Grüner is distinct from examples one might find in Kamptal or Wachau regions of Austria. The flavor profile features notes of apples and herbs on the nose, a medium-bodied texture that is refreshing yet complex and multi-faceted on the palate with shimmering minerality and a hint of phenolic character
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 12.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type White
- Country Austria
- Region Burgenland
- Appellation Barbaresco
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