Nikolaihof Grner Veltliner Zwickl Unfiltered 2022

With almost 2,000 years of history, Nikolaihof is the oldest winery in Austria and one of the first in the world to have begun working by biodynamic principles according to the regulations of the Demeter Association. In 1894 the Saahs family took over the estate and carried on the traditions the monks had established here. Integrated farming continued, and even as winemaking and grape growing took a larger role at Nikolaihof in the 1960s, chemicals were never used in farming. Nikolaihof has been practicing Bio-dynamics since 1971, making them one of the longest Bio-dynamic practicing wineries in the world. Nikolaihof became Demeter certified Biodynamic in 1998. Annual bottle production of 95 000 bottles.

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Gruner Veltliner from the Wachau, Austria. From the Mautern & Stein vineyards, on both sides of the Danube

Zwickl means cloudy, or bottles unfiltered. While the winemaking is similar to his over labels, it’s bottled unfiltered.

Taste Profile:Naturally cloudy, It is light, dry and gentle on the palate, very elegant, finessed and charming, an easygoing Grner Veltliner with very delicate acidity and fine grip on the dry finish. Its yeast and spice underpin a colourful palette of aromas, including nectarine, lemon, lemon zest, mango, chamomile, dried lime blossom, candied ginger and a subtle touch of white chocolate.

WInemaking Process: Vinified in stainless steel, bottled unfiltered after six months on fine lees.