Johannes Zillinger 2021 Gruner Veltliner JZ Velue 2.0

Johannnes Zillinger’s Velue line, named after both the old name of his village, Velm-Goetzendorf, and for the local willow trees, has been re-booted for the 2021 vintage, with more old vines fruit from top estate vineyards. Riesling from 10-40 year old vines grown on loess and lime- sandstone soils from the Steinthal and Hohes Eck vineyards, with hilltop, eastern slope and southern slope exposures. A selective harvest in September is followed by Johannes’s unique approach to vinification. The grapes are 1⁄2 whole cluster pressed and 1⁄2 briefly macerated. A slow and gentle pressing of more than five hours gives a rich grape must that is full of character. Fermentation is done in a combination of 70% stainless steel tanks, 25% big barrels, and 5% amphora (mash fermentation). The different cuvees are blended and aged on the lees with battonage for six months in stainless steel and oak barrels. Certified Demeter biodynamic! Wine Enthusiast rated it 92 Points and said 'There is a sens...

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