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Ried Spiegel Vincent

Grüner Veltliner

2023

Kamptal DAC, Erste Lage ÖTW

Brilliant right from the beginning: fine floral fragrance combined with ripe aromas of nectarine & yellow peach; asparagus-like spice also plays into the great complexity. Powerful & concentrated, the bright fruit nuances return redoubled, characterised by elegance & cool freshness, gets right down to work on the palate, good persistent length & cellaring potential.

Viktor Siegl

The name Spiegel likely comes from the Latin word Spectaculum, which means “lookout” or “viewing point”. The vineyard’s height, exposure and, as a result, good aeration, allow for the grapes to be harvested even in late October and early November with generous freshness, structure and density.

Vincent Bründlmayer acquired the Grüner Veltliner vineyard from his family in 2010, and in 2011 he produced his own first wine from that vineyard. Sustainable cultivation and strong yield reduction are conditions required for top wines from the old (rejuvenated) grapevines.

Grape variety
Grüner Veltliner
Vine training system
Guyot
Date of harvest
September 30 – October 2, 2023
Alcohol content
13.5%
Bottle closure type
Natural cork
Drinking temperature
12°

Site and climate

Ried Spiegel (Langenlois)

Size
103 ha
Elevation
260 – 270 m
Inclination
1 °
Orientation
ESE

The name of the vineyard „Spiegel“ (mirror) is said to derive from Latin “spectaculum” (“look-out”). In the ancient times of the “Limes”, the Romans probably used the spot to observe the Germanic tribes to the north of the Danube. However, still up to now most of the folks think that the name is linked to the convex vaulting of the 300 meter hill, a kind of “mirror” to the sky.

The 2023 vintage
Charm, abundance, structure and depth already in the entry level The year had started rather late for our vines. Sprouting was delayed by cool and dry weather, in April. By coincidence, this happily prevented damage by a cold northern air stream, which heavily affected early flowering fruits like apricots. In Kamptal we received the long sought after rain in mid-April and for 2023 this also meant the end of drought. At first, the green cover was flourishing and later, still in May, the slightly late yet vital sprouting took place. Around the 10th of June, under changeable weather conditions, our vineyards started to blossom, about at...

Maturation

After pressing of the whole grape bunches, which were carefully picked and placed in light wooden boxes, most of the must was fermented in Manhartsberger oak, acacia and French barriques - and 30% was fermented in stainless steel. It then spent three months on the lees, with frequent stirring carried out to encourage contact with the young wine (Bâtonnage). Subsequently, the wine of the individual barrels were blended together in a large wooden barrel, where the wine matured until filling in the fall of the year following the harvest.

Food pairing recommendation

The Veltliner grapes for the "Kamptal DAC Reserve" style show such versatility, fitting to, for example, a range of exotic foods such as curries and wok dishes. Also ideal are typical Austrian specialties like roast pork, duck or liver, and baked dishes as well. As the wine matures, the range of possibilities grows generously. Cheese, casseroles and strong fish dishes are other fine matches.

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