Gelber Muskateller Vienna
Village Wine
GELBER MUSKATELLER VIENNA
2022
Wine-description:
Delicate lemon yellow, floral bouquet, hints of rose blossoms and some citrus. On the palate macis and grapy notes. Finely structured acidity. Incredibly multifaceted.
On the variety and origins of this wine:
The ancient variety, of Mediterranean orgin is grown on the calcareous soils of our Viennese vineyards. Kahlenbergerdorf‘s mild microclimate and chalky soil provide ideal ripening conditions and give rise to elegant and versatile wines.
Wine Estate of Klosterneuburg Monastery:
Since its foundation in 1114 Klosterneuburg monastery has been growing wine and therefore is the oldest wine estate of Austria. With 108 Hectares of vineyards it is one of the country‘s largest and most renowned estates. The vineyards are situated in selected top locations in Klosterneuburg, Vienna, Gumpoldskirchen and Tattendorf. Since the year 2009 it is the first carbon neutral wine estate in Europe.
Collection:
The village wines are the mainstay of our range of wines. Our village wines are youthful, fruity and characteristic of their varieties. They elegantly reflect the typicity of the relevant wine-growing region. The grapes used to make them come from various vineyards, but always from one wine-growing location. The village wine collection represents Austrian winemaking tradition in its most enjoyably drinkable form.
Terroir and vinification
Winegrowing Region: Nussberg and Kahlenbergerdorf, Vienna
Soil Type:Weathered limestone soil with a loess-clay top layer
Slope Face: South/Southeast
Elevation: 190–260 meters
Harvest Date: September 2022
Ageing: Stainless steel tank
Bottling Date: January 2023
Wine Details
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Residual Sugar: 4 g/l
Aciedity: 5.5 g/l
Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
Peak Drinking/Maturation Potential: The wines of the classic wine collection are best enjoyed young.
Food Pairing: asian dishes, chicken, fish and classic Viennese dishes.
