Messwein Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich, Weingut Stift Goettweig, Austria 2020
Krems, Austria
Tasting Notes
The Göttweiger Messwein, or Altar wine, has been an institution in this Benedictine monastery, for centuries. It is vinified as light fresh wine with fruity aromas of passion fruit, pineapple and grapefruit. The flavours are full and generous, showing zesty lime notes and more grapefruits with a long finish with a touch of white pepper.
Food Matches
Wiener Schnitzel, Tempura Prawn & Thai Green Curry
Wine Profile
Wine Type White Wine
Vintage 2020
Style Aromatic Whites
Country Austria
Region Krems
Grower Name Weingut Stift Goettweig
Grape Variety Gruner Veltliner
ABV 12.00%
Closure Screw Cap
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
SKU MESSWEINGV20
Grower
Weingut Stift Goettweig
Stift Gottweig is one of Austria’s oldest wine estates and best exponents of it’s trademark grape Grüner Veltliner. Steeped in tradition the winery traces its roots back to the year 1083 and the foundation of the vineyards clustered around the Göttweiger Berg in Kremstal. The jewel in the crown is the Ried Gottschelle, undisputed as the greatest vineyard… Read More
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Gruner Veltliner
Gruner Veltliner is a white grape variety that is very much an Austrian speciality. Planted on more than a third of Austria's vineyards, it ripens late and produces characteristic, perfumed wines of substance, with zesty citrus, crisp green fruit and a hallmark white pepper spice on the finish. Read More
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