# Loisiumweingarten Grüner Veltliner Reserve (2021)

- **Producer:** Weingut Steininger
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grüner Veltliner
- **Region:** Niederösterreich, Austria
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** white pepper, green mango, tarragon, nectarine, pear, citrus, green apple, hazelnut, blossom, honey, oyster shell

## About this wine

The Steininger Loisiumweingarten Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2021 is a 100% Grüner Veltliner from the Kamptal DAC Reserve appellation in Lower Austria. The vineyard, Loisiumweingarten, is notable for its location adjacent to the Loisium wine museum and hotel. Weingut Steininger, a family-owned estate founded in 1980, follows a philosophy of expressing the grape's character and the Kamptal's terroir, believing in the importance of time for wine development. The 2021 vintage involved hand-harvesting at the end of October.

## Interesting facts

- The Loisiumweingarten vineyard surrounds a wine museum and hotel.
- This wine is classified as a DAC Reserve, indicating a higher quality tier.
- Weingut Steininger emphasizes patience, believing good wine needs time.
- The estate has been family-run since its establishment in 1980.

## Food pairing

The wine's pronounced acidity cuts through richer textures and fats, making it a good companion for dishes like pork and creamy risottos. Its herbal and peppery notes can complement the flavors of vegetables and lighter proteins, while its body can stand up to more substantial dishes.

## Wine making process

The 2021 Steininger Loisiumweingarten Grüner Veltliner Reserve is produced using spontaneous fermentation, relying on natural yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for eight months on its lees in large acacia barrels. The grapes are hand-harvested at the end of October. The winery holds a Certified Sustainable Austria designation.