Grabenwerkstatt Ried Brandstatt Grüner Veltliner Wachau DAC 2022

In the Wachau region, including the Spitzer Graben, you can find diverse soil types such as gneiss, weathered slate, clay, sandstone, and loam. These varied soil compositions influence the wines, imparting specific characteristics to each. Gneiss soils contribute to minerality and acidity, weathered slate emphasizes terroir expression, clay provides structure, sandstone adds elegance, and soils rich in clay highlight fruit aromas. The diversity of soils allows winemakers to cultivate a wide range of grape varieties and produce wines with distinct flavor profiles and styles, making the wines from this region particularly exciting and diverse.

The Grüner Veltliner from Grabenwerkstatt in Spitzer Graben is a refreshing and characterful white wine. Typically, it reveals intense aromas of green apples, citrus fruits like lemon and grapefruit, as well as spicy notes of white pepper and fresh grass. On the palate, it presents itself dry and lively with a crisp acidity that enhances the freshness of the fruit flavors. This wine often features a mineral expression, influenced by the unique soil types of Spitzer Graben.

The vineyards of Grabenwerkstatt in the Spitzer Graben, part of the Wachau region in Austria, are shaped by the natural conditions of this place. The vineyards are spread across the often extreme soils of this region, including gneiss, weathered slate, and other soil types. The winemakers at Grabenwerkstatt employ meticulous manual labor to understand the character of each vineyard site ("Riede") and express it in their wines. This approach results in wines characterized by elegance, vitality, structure, and natural depth, reflecting the unique spirit of the Spitzer Graben. The winery primarily focuses on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, as these grape varieties best express the potential of this region and underscore the winemakers' passion for these varieties.