Loimer Kaferberg Erste Lage Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2017

Loimer Kaferberg Erste Lage Kamptal Gruner Veltliner

Region: Kamptal, Lower Austria, Austria

Vintage: 2017

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Gruner Veltliner

ABV: 13%

Notes: Vegetarian, vegan, organic

Golden in colour, the Käferberg 2017 has an intense bouquet of yellow apple, dried banana, oranges and a touch of spicy pepper. The palate is well balanced with a fine citrus fruit character and ripe but lively acidity. An inviting fruit core on the mid-palate combines with a full bodied, generous wine with a lovely pepperiness and length.

Situated between 310-345 metres above sea level, the climate of the Kamp Valley is characterised by cool nights and warm days, with a long, sunny autumn. The high summer temperatures are mitigated by the River Danube and the Waldviertel (forested area). The three hectare Käferberg vineyard is located at the upper end of an eastern slope, just north of Langenlois, in the Kamptal region of Lower Austria. The soils are varied - there are light, sandy zones alongside heavy clay areas, interrupted by Gföhl gneiss and the vines are aged between 15-55 years old. The cool microclimate at Käferberg and consequent long hang times enable the grapes to reach full ripeness, resulting in an elegant, mineral rich wine with fine perfumes and flavours. The Käferberg vineyard has been certified biodynamic since 2009.

The Loimer estate vineyards lie around Langenlois in the cool yet sunny Kamptal area to the north-west of Vienna. Divided into 100 parcels and planted on seven different soil types, the 85 hectares of vineyard offer huge potential for great complexity in the wines, while their high altitude and south/south-east-facing aspects encourage the development of aromatic compounds in the grapes. The conversion to biodynamic viticulture began in 2006, resulting in official Respekt certification for all estate wines.

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