Stadt Krems Lossterasson Gruner Veltliner Unit:Single

Stadt Krems Lossterasson Gruner Veltliner Unit:SingleProducer Weingut Stadt Krems has 550 years of winemaking history, making it one of the oldest producers in Europe. Since 2003 the team have been led by Fritz Miesbauer, Firtz is a leading force within the Austrian wine industry and has created a brilliant reputation for himself. Stadt Krems, based in Kremstal, produces mostly Gruner Veltliner and Riesling, making up 90% of their production; Stadt Krems vineyards on terraced sites surrounding the city

given how pretty and red fruited it is

wild mint and aniseed

Wet leaves

Vine age 50Ñ130 years old

The area's hot

natural acidity

and one sip

while many varieties are planted

and Ben Hine

Lange rather than Barolo in style the wine was elevaged in large format neutral french oak

He also logged many man-hours working in the family's vineyards by hand to get to know each site and its unique traits

blending fruit from reputable growers and carefully chosen sites across the Mornington Peninsula - he makes his wines simply by channelling their natural flavour and character with as little interference as possible