# Meinklang Naken Grüner Veltliner (2023)

- **Producer:** Meinklang
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grüner Veltliner
- **Region:** Burgenland, Austria
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.0%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, grape, lemon, lime, apple, bread dough

## About this wine

Meinklang Naken Grüner Veltliner is a white wine from Burgenland, Austria, produced by the Michlits family. The 'Naken' designation signifies a winemaking approach with minimal intervention, resulting in an unfiltered and unfined wine. Meinklang operates as a biodynamic mixed farm, integrating viticulture with agriculture and animal husbandry, with vineyards situated in the Sweewinkel area. The estate holds Demeter certification, emphasizing its commitment to holistic farming practices. The 2023 vintage is noted for its expressive fruit and balanced acidity, characteristic of the challenging yet rewarding growing season in Austria.

## Interesting facts

- 'Naken' means 'naked' in German, reflecting the wine's unfiltered, unfined style.
- Meinklang is a mixed farm, integrating viticulture with animal husbandry and fruit growing.
- The estate is Demeter-certified, adhering to strict biodynamic farming standards.
- Vineyards are surrounded by natural ponds and wild herbs, fostering biodiversity.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and subtle herbal notes complement lighter proteins and fresh vegetables. Its medium body can stand up to dishes with moderate richness without overpowering delicate flavors. The wine's inherent freshness cuts through any richness, while its fruit notes harmonize with herbaceous elements.

## Wine making process

The Meinklang Naken Grüner Veltliner is produced using spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a four-month aging period on its fine lees, also in stainless steel. The winemaking process is characterized by minimal intervention, with no fining or filtration applied to the final wine. Grapes are harvested by hand. Meinklang's overall approach is guided by biodynamic and organic farming principles, aiming for a holistic integration of viticulture with the farm's ecosystem.