Ried Schenkenbichl
Grüner Veltliner 2020 | 0,75L
Gratis Versand
The Schenkenbichl shoots energy into your veins. It is incredibly lively, extremely focused, and crystal-clear. It has power and depth, yet is always subtle, delicate, and puristic. Aromatically broad, it impresses with fresh apple notes, meadow herbs, fresh citrus notes, and cool stone fruit aromas. On the palate, minerality and acidity provide tension, creating momentum and direction. Precision defines the structure. It finishes impressively, animating, and expressive.
| Pairs well |
Fresh mushroom dishes, roast pork tenderloin, cheese specialties
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| Origin | Schenkenbichl, Kamptal |
| Grape variety | Grüner Veltliner |
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3h Decanting time |
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12-14°C Drinking temperature |
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Certified organic |
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Vegan |
| Alcohol |
12,5%
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| Residual sugar |
1,0 g/l
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| Acidity |
5,5 g/l
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| Closure |
Natural cork
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Gratis Versand
Versandbereit in 1-2 Werktagen
Derzeit verfügbar
It’s warm in the Schenkenbichl. Not only during the day. Often long into the night, the stone walls of the terraces gradually release into the vineyards the heat that was captured from the daytime sun. Potentially cold northern winds are held back by a small acacia forest, so that the grapes often have a ripening delay of one to two weeks.
The Schenkenbichl is located in the middle and lower parts of the Veltliner territory. Amphibolite provides the mineral subsoil for the vines in the west; in the east, it’s loess that allows the vines to root deeply. The bit of chalk makes a fine contribution to the texture of the wines.
The location
Each wine region has its own insider tips: Vineyard sites that have been producing great wines for centuries, yet are practicially unrecognised by anyone except for the local residents and insiders who drink the wines.
The Schenkenbichl belongs to this category. Viticulture on its terraces has been documented since the early 15th century. The first documents about the Schenkenbichl date back to 1402, when the vineyard already bore the name it still has today; this likely derives from a tavern (“Schenke”) at the foot of a slope (a so-called Bühel → Bichl).
The ground
Schenkenbichl Erste Lage has so much to offer, above all, geologically. Paragneiss. Limestone. Brown earth. And especially in our four terraces, amphibolites, over which somewhat thick layers of loess have settled. The Schenkenbichl is a south-facing vineyard site with some spots inclined to the east. In summer, a warm wind blows through the vines and helps ensure that the grapes will ripen calmly until late autumn and achieve their balance.
All Facts
| OriginSchenkenbichl, Kamptal |
| Grape varietyGrüner Veltliner |
| Grapes planted |
| Cultivationorganic |
| Grapes hand-picked |
| Maceration48h cold maceration |
| Pressing1 bar, 2 hours |
| Alcoholic fermentationspontaneous | wild yeasts |
| Malolactic fermentation (BSA)Yes |
| Maturation32 months 50% in steel tank, 50% in big oak barrels |
| Alcohol12,5% |
| Residual Sugar1,0 g/l |
| Acidity5,5 g/l |
| Container ClosureNatural cork |
| Decanting time3h |
| Drinking temperature12-14°C |
| Glass typeBurgundy glass |
| Certified organic |
| Vegan |
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