Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Peppery And Mineral finish

Aroma: white pepper, ripe peach, stone mineral, herbal note

Palate: stone fruit, peppery spice, medium-full body, clean finish

Full-bodied Kremstal Reserve Grüner Veltliner from the Benedictine monastery of Göttweig: white pepper, ripe peach and stone mineral from loess-dominated Kremstal terroir.

What it pairs with

  • Monastery-style roast pork
    Full-bodied Grüner with pepper spice stands up to rich, traditional roasted pork.
  • Wiener Schnitzel
    Classic Austrian pairing: the pepper and acidity cut through breaded veal.
  • Grilled carp
    Kremstal Grüner Veltliner is a natural Danube-fish companion.

How to serve Stift Göttweig Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Reserve

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass; the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Monastery-style roast pork, Wiener Schnitzel, Grilled carp. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Stift Göttweig has cultivated vines since its founding as a Benedictine monastery in 1083. The estate's 30 hectares fall within the Kremstal DAC appellation (east of the Wachau). The Grüner Veltliner Reserve was established as the estate's premium cuvée in the 1990s as quality improved under monastic stewardship.

  1. 1083: Stift Göttweig founded; viticulture begins on monastery lands
  2. 1995: Grüner Veltliner Reserve cuvée launched as the monastery's flagship wine
  3. 2020: Stift Göttweig named Falstaff Winery of the Year in Austria

Facts

Producer
Weingut Stift Göttweig · visiting guide
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Classification
Kremstal DAC
Oak
Large old oak Fuder; no new oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€25-40 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Stift Göttweig Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Reserve

What does Stift Göttweig Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Reserve taste like?

On the nose, white pepper, ripe peach, stone mineral, herbal note. On the palate, stone fruit, peppery spice, medium-full body, clean finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery and mineral finish. Full-bodied Kremstal Reserve Grüner Veltliner from the Benedictine monastery of Göttweig: white pepper, ripe peach and stone mineral from loess-dominated Kremstal terroir.

When should I drink Stift Göttweig Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Reserve?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Stift Göttweig Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Reserve?

Monastery-style roast pork is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wiener Schnitzel and Grilled carp. Full-bodied Grüner with pepper spice stands up to rich, traditional roasted pork.

What grapes are in Stift Göttweig Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Reserve?

The blend is Grüner Veltliner. The wine is classified as Kremstal DAC.

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