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Sepp
Grüner Veltliner
Fresh fruity Bio Grüner Veltliner from Sepp, Austrian’s main and increasingly sought after grape variety
Austria, Kremstal, Sepp, Niederösterreich, Grüner Veltliner, 2016
Introduction
This originates from the Kremstal wine region, grown on the rocky slopes around the town of Rohrendorf. This is also home to Weingut Sepp Moser. The Moser family’s association with wine dates back to 1848, with Anton Mosers’ vineyard (again dating back to the Benedicts) and notably in the 50’s with Lenz Moser’s ground breaking work. His son Sepp began his own operation in 1987, handing it over to his son Niklaus in 2000. It is one of many wine estates, all on the far Eastern side of the country, ‘around’ Vienna.
This wine is organically grown, EU certified as such since 2009 and hand harvested at the end of September. The 50 ha. estate is spread over 2 wine regions, Kremstal, ca. 100 km west from Vienna - 22ha. and Neusiedlersee, ca. 50 km south-east from Vienna - 28ha. All their wines are organically produced and Sepp Moser is outspoken in this field and well recognised as such. Kremstal is north and south from the Danube River, whilst their other area is influenced by Austria’s lowest altitude and the lake, Neusiedlersee.
Introduction
This originates from the Kremstal wine region, grown on the rocky slopes around the town of Rohrendorf. This is also home to Weingut Sepp Moser. The Moser family’s association with wine dates back to 1848, with Anton Mosers’ vineyard (again dating back to the Benedicts) and notably in the 50’s with Lenz Moser’s ground breaking work. His son Sepp began his own operation in 1987, handing it over to his son Niklaus in 2000. It is one of many wine estates, all on the far Eastern side of the country, ‘around’ Vienna.
This wine is organically grown, EU certified as such since 2009 and hand harvested at the end of September. The 50 ha. estate is spread over 2 wine regions, Kremstal, ca. 100 km west from Vienna - 22ha. and Neusiedlersee, ca. 50 km south-east from Vienna - 28ha. All their wines are organically produced and Sepp Moser is outspoken in this field and well recognised as such. Kremstal is north and south from the Danube River, whilst their other area is influenced by Austria’s lowest altitude and the lake, Neusiedlersee.
Year:
2016
Approx:
£ 10.00
Best Served:
11 °C
Vol:
12.0 %
Review Date:
03 . 04 . 2019
Origin:
Austria, Kremstal
Wine specifics
Ready to drink. Fresh, fruity, minerally, gentle, hints of honey, apricot, spice. Serving starters, salads, white meats, on its own. Obtained in the UK. The unusual front label states several international versions of the name of Joseph. Sepp in German also means Joseph. Demeter certified. Screwtop, with the Australian flag and unique bottle number printed on top.
Ready to drink. Fresh, fruity, minerally, gentle, hints of honey, apricot, spice. Serving starters, salads, white meats, on its own. Obtained in the UK. The unusual front label states several international versions of the name of Joseph. Sepp in German also means Joseph. Demeter certified. Screwtop, with the Australian flag and unique bottle number printed on top.
Insights:
Whilst red varieties are increasingly grown in Austria, replacing the local and traditional (white) varieties, simultaneously there is a trend that demand for the Grüner Veltliner is on the increase. It makes up 1/3 of Austria’s vineyards. Fermentation-ageing tends to be in stainless steel, preserving its character. This trend is noticeable also in other parts of the world, such as Australia, USA and Canada. Apart from these countries it is ‘standard’, like Austria, in nearby Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. It is considered ‘food-friendly’ and is therefore increasingly found on menus around the world.
Review Date:
03 . 04 . 2019
