F. X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Loibner Ried Steinertal 2023
HK$ 752.61
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Alcohol
12.5%
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Between 6ºC and 8ºC
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Description
F. X. Pichler does not produce wines to follow trends, but to capture the true voice of each vineyard in the glass. In the Wachau, the family has turned this commitment to terroir into an almost stubborn way of working: observing, waiting, intervening as little as possible and trusting the vine. F. X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Loibner Ried Steinertal comes from a unique plot situated at the eastern end of the Wachau, between Loibenberg and Pfaffenberg. Steinertal opens out like an amphitheatre towards Unterloiben and, at night, is swept by cool breezes from the nearby forest, which slow down ripening and preserve an extraordinary freshness. The subsoil, consisting of acid, lime-free gneiss that is sandy, poor in nutrients and very shallow in humus, forces the roots to penetrate deep into the rock. This results in a Grüner Veltliner that is less exuberant than others, but far more refined, mineral-driven and precise.
Winemaking
In the winery, the aim is to faithfully preserve the distinctive character of the F. X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Loibner Ried Steinertal vineyard. The grapes are carefully selected upon arrival and handled with great delicacy to maintain purity and tension. Fermentation takes place mainly in stainless steel, promoting a clean, fresh and very well-defined expression. Depending on the vintage, the wine is left to refine for several months, sometimes supplemented by large neutral vessels that add breadth without imparting a woody character. Everything here is geared towards preserving energy, clarity and structure. Bottling takes place once the wine has gained cohesion, yet still retains its inner drive. The result is a straightforward, elegant white wine, full of vigour, built more on tension than on opulence.
Flavour
On the nose,the F. X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Loibner Ried Steinertal does not impose itself; it unfolds slowly. First comes a sensation of cold stone, followed by layers of lime, lemon, white apple, crisp pear and a delicate hint of lychee. Hovering above the fruit is the subtle spice characteristic of Grüner Veltliner: white pepper, fresh herbs and a hint of citrus zest. On the palate, it enters silkily, but immediately reveals vigour, edge and a precise acidity that traverses the palate with athletic elegance. The texture has a restrained density, yet the wine never feels heavy. It finishes long, salty, stony and very pure. The finish leaves notes of spice, citrus and rock. It does not seek to dazzle with volume, but rather to captivate with its austere, fresh and deeply mineral beauty.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 136.97 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
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