Funkstille Gruner Veltliner 2022

Get to know: Funkstille Gruner Veltliner

Tasting Note

A bright and juicy Gruner Veltliner that is effortless to enjoy. The nose has aromas of ripe pear and fresh citrus flavours with subtle exotic hints. On the palate it's nicely textured with flavours of melon and grapefruit leading to a refreshing, zippy finish. 

Try with grilled fish.

Kate Says

"This is a great introduction to Gruner Veltliner. It is full of ripe citrus and pear fruit and it has a refreshing acidity. If you usually drink Sauvignon Blanc, give this a try. I'd have it with grilled mackerel or even fish and chips."

Producer Info

Funkstille work with a 16th generation producer in Niederösterreich to put together this characterful range. All work in the vineyard is carried out sustainably, with the use of their own fertilisers made from grape skins, manure and straw from their fields, to improve the soil structure and vitality of their vines. The south-east and south-west exposure of the slopes provides conditions for perfect ripening.

Grapes are harvested in the early morning to harness acidity and pure fruit expression, and taken to their energy neutral winery for vinification.

The grapes are pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel tank with selected yeasts for 15 to 25 days at controlled temperatures which get warmer the nearer they get to the end of fermentation. There is no malolactic fermentation but the wine benefits from 8 weeks of lees contact. Gentle fining and cold stabilisation.