Pure and expressive, with a gorgeous mix of pear, yellow apple and green almond flavors, carried by sleek minerality and vibrant acidity. Beautifully structured, showing a bit of crunchiness midpalate, while honeysuckle and cardamom notes echo in the back...
This is a balanced red with blackberry and light tar character. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Hints of dark chocolate and walnuts. Drink or hold.
Variety: Grüner VeltlinerRegion: KremstalVineyard: Sourced from four different sites in the hills above the city of KremsSoil Type: LoessFermentation & Élevage: Stainless steel
Martin Nigl’s ‘Freheit’ is sourced from 4 different vineyards in the hills above the city of Krems. The soils here are primarily löss and the temperature is moderated by its steep elevation. The name ‘Freiheit’ means “freedom” and is believed to be some of the first privately owned vineyard land in the valley not controlled by the Church or a feudal estate. Fermentation and élevage occur in stainless steel and is bottled at night when the cellars of the coolest has Martin feels this helps preserve the freshness of the wines
-Importer notes (Skurnik)
The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Kremser Freiheit is from three single sites, Weinzierlberg, Holzgasse and Frechau, all on deep loess, made in stainless steel. The lovely freshness of green fruits is shy on the nose. The palate is light and crunchy but has en...