Nikolaihof Vinothek Gruner Veltliner 1993

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.

From Nikolaihof’s reserve library collection, this is living, vivid proof of the aging ability of Grner Veltliner.

Taste Profile: Not overly expressive at the start and it needs to breathe for a while. Decanting should not be ruled out. Notes of slightly cooked white fruit appear. Herbal honey, citrus touches. Mature nuances and whiffs of spices. Huge complexity for displaying multiple aromas.

The wine is still fresh, a lively line of acidity giving bite and shape to flavors of fresh almonds, dried fruits and a rounded final caramel taste. This is a wine to savor, to sip and relish.