Velue Riesling

Johannes Zillinger

A patently Austrian dry Riesling, that salty and savoury and peppery terroir shining through over intense aromas of nectarine, jasmine, pea blossom, candied lemon, and a hint of petrol. This is a such a beautiful example of Österreich terroir, an effortless treat.

Country:  Austria

Region:  Niederösterreich

Appellation:  Weinviertel

Climate:  Cool Continental

Altitude:  200-250m

Soils:  Loess and limestone/sandstone

Varietal/Blend:  100% Riesling

Fermentation:  Foot-tread whole cluster. After a short maceration time, spontaneously fermented at 23-25°C in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Five months in stainless steel on lees with bâtonnage and MLF. Unfined & unfiltered.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Zillinger estate fruit. 15-25 years old. Biodynamic, hand farmed. From the eastern facing slope for the “Haidthal” vineyard, windy and chilly, allowing for late harvesting.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases:  600

CSPC:  874208

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Johannes Zillinger


Niederösterreich, Austria

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Velue Riesling
Johannes Zillinger
A patently Austrian dry Riesling, that salty and savoury and peppery terroir shining through over intense aromas of nectarine, jasmine, pea blossom, candied lemon, and a hint of petrol. This is a such a beautiful example of Österreich terroir, an effortless treat.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Austria

Region:  Niederösterreich

Appellation:  Weinviertel

Climate:  Cool Continental

Altitude:  200-250m

Soils:  Loess and limestone/sandstone

Varietal/Blend:  100% Riesling

Fermentation:  Foot-tread whole cluster. After a short maceration time, spontaneously fermented at 23-25°C in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Five months in stainless steel on lees with bâtonnage and MLF. Unfined & unfiltered.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Zillinger estate fruit. 15-25 years old. Biodynamic, hand farmed. From the eastern facing slope for the “Haidthal” vineyard, windy and chilly, allowing for late harvesting.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases:  600

CSPC:  874208

Andrew Stewart | Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-604-0408 | E: andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba | Edmonton + Alberta North

 T: 780-203-5284 | E: joe@vinoalvino.ca

Velue Riesling
Johannes Zillinger
A patently Austrian dry Riesling, that salty and savoury and peppery terroir shining through over intense aromas of nectarine, jasmine, pea blossom, candied lemon, and a hint of petrol. This is a such a beautiful example of Österreich terroir, an effortless treat.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Austria

Region:  Niederösterreich

Appellation:  Weinviertel

Climate:  Cool Continental

Altitude:  200-250m

Soils:  Loess and limestone/sandstone

Varietal/Blend:  100% Riesling

Fermentation:  Foot-tread whole cluster. After a short maceration time, spontaneously fermented at 23-25°C in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Five months in stainless steel on lees with bâtonnage and MLF. Unfined & unfiltered.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Zillinger estate fruit. 15-25 years old. Biodynamic, hand farmed. From the eastern facing slope for the “Haidthal” vineyard, windy and chilly, allowing for late harvesting.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases:  600

CSPC:  874208

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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780-203-5284

joe@vinoalvino.ca

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