2021 Grabenwerkstatt Riesling Trenning

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  6/30/2023 - kostaslonis Likes this wine:

  10th MW Symposium, Wiesbaden - Day 2: Alcohol 13.0%, 1.0 g/l residual sugar, 8.1 g/l acidity, 3.28 pH
  Vineyard: Trenning
  The Trenning vineyard comprises the monumental border to the Waldviertel (Forest Quarter) and carries traits of the region to its north. It is more highly elevated than any other vineyard in the Wachau and its vines climb up to 550 metres a.s.l. (1,800 ft.). The soils are a unique stone in the geological mosaic of the Wachau. Graphite and a little limestone accompany the region’s ubiquitous gneiss. The Trenning faces south. Viticulture would otherwise be impossible in this raw, cold and windy location. The site is also relatively dry and all work is done by hand without a tractor. All of these factors make the Trenning the greatest challenge in our vineyard quartet. And why don’t we just come out and say it? It is also our favourite site. We believe in its potential, even if we have found no similar comparisons to date. We also believe that is only Riesling that can bring the story of the Trenning vineyard to the ultimate point.
  
  Vine density: 6600, 20-30yo vines, Yield: 2500 hl/ha
  Soil Type: The soils are a unique stone in the geological mosaic of the Wachau. Graphite and a little limestone accompany the region’s ubiquitous gneiss.
  Vinification: Whole bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation in a stainless-steel tank, no fining, no filtration, aging on full lees for about six months.
  Maturation: 13 months. Months in bottle: 13, production 22.000 bottles
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  Very different in style from the other wines, smoky, roasted seed/sesame, savory profile, the citrus fruit lies in the back, yeast notes, bold, baked bread notes
  Palate shows nerve, lively juiciness, citrus notes, tin grapefruit, med body, med to high acidity, long finish
  Interesting, a wine for food

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