Setzer Gruner Veltliner (1 Liter) 2017
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Youthful, fruity and fresh. A perfect summer-wine on the terrace.
Fish, seafood and lobster, poultry and Saumeisen - traditional Austrian sausages filled with mashed smoked pork - go nicely with this wine.
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Slight reduction on the nose gives way to very refreshing palate. Zesty citrus holds as much sway as green-pear peel and flesh. There is a slightly earthy salty edge to the dry fresh finish.
Setzer sells wine from approximately 28 ha vinyardes in 15 different countries. The village, Hohenwarth, derives its name from Hohe Warte - high observation point - and refers to the fortified Romanesque church, which was built in the 11th century at 400 metres above sea level. As all of the neighbouring regions like Kamptal and Wagram are at a significantly lower sea level, Hohenwart\'s vineyards enjoy an exceptional microclimate.
Winemaking has a very long tradition in Hohenwarth and can be dated back to 1360 AD. The Setzer winery was founded in 1705. Originally mainly used for farming - with only a few vineyards - they decided in 2001 to lease the area dedicated to farming, and to commit themselves to winemaking only. Their vineyards and those producing the grapes they buy from other vintners are located within a two-kilometre radius of our winery. The grapes they use enjoy exactly the same basic climate, although their characteristics are more pronounced in single vineyards. In spite of a rather low level of precipitation in their area - 400 litres p.a. on average - they don\'t irrigate their vines. Their roots are deep and the vines can easily survive longer periods without rain.
The winery belongs to the Austrian wine region called the Weinviertel. The main grape varieties are Grüner Veltliner and Roter Veltliner, a very old and traditional white wine grape variety.