Stift Goettwig 'Messwein' Gruner Veltliner 2023
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The Göttweiger Messwein, also known as Altar wine, has been a tradition at this Benedictine monastery for centuries. Grüner Veltliner and Rosé are crafted into light, dry wines. The vineyards are cultivated in an eco-friendly manner, and the grapes and wine are processed with care, adhering to the church's "Reinheitsgebot" or purity law. The production of Messwein requires the bishop's permission and must remain natural and unaltered. With an alcohol content of 12.0% (which may vary by vintage), Messwein is noted for being the lightest wine, offering an easy and enjoyable drinking experience.
On the 22 Vintage
'A light, crisp gruner veltliner with tons of green-apple and white-pepper character. Good harmony.' Nick Stock, Jamessuckling.com
''Fresh nuances of honeydew melon, delicate pear, apple; overall an inviting bouquet. Medium-bodied, pleasant acidity, a fine value.' Falstaff Guide
''The aroma of freshly cut Conference pear peel is streaked with citrus on the nose. The palate is slender and comes with a lovely tinge of yeasty, herbal salineness. Light, fresh, dry and yummy.'' Anne Krebiehl, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
The Details
Variety - Gruner Veltliner
Country - Austria
Region - Wagram
Extra - Screwcap
Year - 2022
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
High in the hills across the Danube River between Krems and Dürnstein stands one of the most amazing buildings you will ever see. What a discovery it was, when we finally made our way across there to find out more about this breathtaking monastery. Home to winemaking activity since 1094, fabulous vineyard holdings and none other than Fritz Miesbauer in charge of vinous ventures. I first met Fritz back when he was the driving force behind the revitalisation of Domäne Wachau. After his prodigious achievements there, he moved to Stadt Krems, and now operates the Stift Göttweig winery in tandem. The Goettweiger Berg GV is a winner year in, year out and makes for a terrifically expressive ‘first Grüner’ on any list.
Fritz Miesbauer came to the Kremstal having built a stellar reputation for himself at Domäne Wachau (formerly known as Freie Weingärtner Wachau), which he turned into one of the world's finest cooperative wineries. Since 2003, he and his progressive team have been taking Weingut Stadt Krems to a new level. In addition, Fritz also runs the vineyards owned by the monastery at Stift Göttweig, with excellent support from cellarmaster Leopold Figl and Franz-Josef Gansberger. Fritz is a leader and visionary, adept at motivating his team into delivering the best from these world-class vineyards.
