Espere Grüner Veltliner - Matthias Warnung - 2020

Producer: Matthias Warnung
Grape: Grüner Veltliner 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Austria
Region: Niederoesterreich
Subregion: Kamptal
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Loess, Clay, Chalk
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: This Grüner Veltliner remains for over 2 years in old (neutral) wooden barrels -in the restored vaulted cellar- on the full yeast and is then drawn to the bottle unfiltered with minimal addition of sulfur. Pale golden yellow, multi-layered nose of apricot roast, yeasty spice with a phenolic touch, hints of dried wild thyme and fresh hay. On the palate a creamy texture from yeast aging, but immediately a savory acidity sets in with a fine pepper spice, plus some salty bread crust, quince and grapefruit zest, extremely good draw with proud length, massive finish.