Loimer Kamptal Grüner Veltliner 2023

Description

The Loimer estate vineyards are planted around Langenlois, in the cool, yet sunny Kamptal region northwest of Vienna. Divided into 100 parcels, comprising seven soil types, Loimer’s 85 hectares of vineyards provide a range of complexities to their wines. Meanwhile, their high elevation and south/southeast facing aspects encourage the development of aromatic compounds in the grapes. The estate's conversion to biodynamic viticulture began in 2006, resulting in official Respekt certification for their wines.

Realising early on that he would follow in his father’s winemaking footsteps, Fred Loimer attended Austria’s renowned Klosterneuburg University before honing his craft in Nahe, Germany and the Napa Valley. Fred took over the winery from his father in 1997, purchasing and renovating a 19th-century vaulted brick cellar in 1998. Unlike many Austrian producers, who prize a sweeter style, Fred obtains full ripeness in the vineyard before fermenting fully dry. As a result, all the Loimer wines display Fred’s trademark citrus zest and balance on the palate. 

The grapes for Loimer's two regional wines are handpicked from vineyards aged up to 50 years old. Aromatic and crisp, the Kamptal Grüner Veltliner and Kamptal Riesling offer excellent value.

Gold with green reflections, oily streaks, refreshing bouquet, pears, eucalyptus, lemon balm tea, clover blossoms, orange zest, candied lemons; taut structure, delicate extract sweetness, balanced acidity, pronounced saltiness, dynamic tension, lime jelly, candied ginger, apple slices, lemon verbena, a hint of white pepper, long citrus aftertaste, complex wine at a sensational price.