Gritsch Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Kalmuck

Winemaker Gritsch on the winery

“Our family estate is located in Oberfucha, in Austria’s Kremstal region, and has a history spanning almost a thousand years. We have farmed organically since 1988, believing that healthy soils and a thriving landscape are the foundation of balanced wines. We work by hand in the vineyards and intervene as little as possible in the cellar. This allows the grape, the soil and the vintage to tell their own story. Our wines reflect the place where they grow.”

And on Wachau, Austria

“For our Kalmuck, we select Grüner Veltliner grapes from several terraced vineyards on the left bank of the Danube, between Spitz and Loiben. The grapes are hand-picked and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing on fine lees. This preserves the grape’s fresh, pure character, with aromas of green apple, citrus, fennel and white pepper. The combination of ripe fruit, lively acidity and subtle spice gives the wine its distinctive Wachau character.”