# Der Ott (2021)

- **Producer:** Weingut Bernhard Ott
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grüner Veltliner
- **Region:** Niederösterreich, Austria
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, white pepper, pear, lemon, peach, pastry, biscuit, honey, almond

## About this wine

Der Ott is a Grüner Veltliner from Weingut Bernhard Ott in Austria's Wagram region. The wine is a personal project of winemaker Bernhard Ott, who is renowned for his dedication to the Grüner Veltliner grape. The estate has a long family history dating back to 1889, with Bernhard representing the fourth generation. The Wagram region, with its characteristic loess soils, provides a specific terroir that influences the wine's character. The 2021 vintage benefited from a cool and dry growing season, contributing to the wine's balance and intensity. The wine is considered a distinctive expression of the producer and the region.

## Interesting facts

- Bernhard Ott is often called 'Mr. Grüner Veltliner'.
- The wine is a personal expression from the winemaker.
- The Wagram region is known for its loess soils.
- The winery practices biodynamic farming.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and medium-plus body can cut through richer dishes and complement proteins. Its aromatic profile can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in various cuisines, while its minerality provides a refreshing counterpoint to seafood and vegetable-forward dishes.

## Wine making process

The grapes for Der Ott are sourced from younger vines in the Feuersbrunn terroirs and younger plantings in top sites like Spiegel, Rosenberg, and Stein, grown in loess, calcareous, and red gravel soils. The vineyard management follows biodynamic principles, with grapes hand-harvested at peak ripeness. Vinification involves natural fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging on fine lees. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, preserving its purity and fruit characteristics.