HIEDLER GRÜNER VELTLINER LÖSS 2023

An elegant Gruner from the grape's homeland, Austria. Hiedler's basic estate wine used to be called 'Spiegel', but has been split into alternative expressions Langenlois and this one called Löss, which means Loess in English and refers to the richer sediment soils on which it was grown. Another beautiful Hiedler that shows why Gruner is weirdly like great Burgundy, but cheaper.

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"The Grüner Veltliner Loess forms the basis of our range. The grapes thrive on the loess soil that gives it its name. These have evolved over thousands of years. It is primeval mineral dust from alpine weathering rock, ground under the weight of Ice Age glaciers. Violent storms have deposited this dust, consisting of lime, dolomite, feldspar, quartz, mica and clay minerals, along the Danube and its side valleys. The mineral-rich and porous subsoil characterises the typically light fruit and fine flavour of this Veltliner.

Floral scent, white flowers, mirabelle, lemon zest and delicate Veltliner spice; stimulating and mineral on the palate, bright fruit character, fresh apple, juicy interplay of fruit and acidity, wonderful texture, very versatile food companion."