Nikolaihof Hefeabzug Grüner Veltliner Wachau, Austria 2021

Style: Dry White

Vintage: 2021

ABV: 12% 

Region: Wachau

Country: Austria 

Varietal: Grüner Veltliner   

About: Nikolaihof's holdings are some of the farthest east in the Wachau near the village of Mautern on the Danube's south bank. These are also some of the oldest known vineyards in Europe with sites such as "I'm Weingebige" being mentioned as far back as 470AD. Whether it's Nikolaihof's biodynamic know-how, his focus on ancestral vinification techniques or the quality of his terroir the resulting wine is wildly unique and joyful. They are singular wines; irreplicable anywhere else in the wine making world. 

Pairing Ideas: a beautiful image of its variety, this GruVe is cherry blossom, anise, and flint; zingy with dense minty mineral, light but curiously dense, jammed with flavor. Pairs well with light fish and seafood, or go for Wiener Schnitzel or pork knuckle if a full-on Austrian experience is required. The winemaker recommends to shake the bottle a bit before serving. Certified Organic and certifiably delicious!