Grüner Veltliner dates from Roman times and translates to “Green Wine of Veltlin.” Veltlin is an area in northern Italy; a link hasn’t yet been found between the Italian commune and the grape varietal. The grape is believed to be indigenous to Austria. Grüner Veltliner’s name started to appear in the mid-1800s. Before that, it was called Weißgipfler, and it was in the 1930s, Grüner Veltliner became its official name.
This wine is made from a selection of vineyards within Lower Austria, Kremstal, Rohrendorf, on the East side of the Danube.
The grapes are hand-picked at optimum ripeness at the end of September. They come from several vineyards and are selected in the cellar. The bunches are pressed whole, and the juice is then fermented slowly in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled young to preserve the natural fruity flavors and freshness of the grapes.
