# Ried Kittl Grüner Veltliner (2022)

- **Producer:** Martin Kohl
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grüner Veltliner
- **Region:** Niederösterreich, Austria
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, lemon, grapefruit, white pepper, fennel, grass, yeast, bread, honey, almond

## About this wine

Ried Kittl is a premier single-vineyard Grüner Veltliner crafted by Martin Kohl in the wine-growing municipality of Hohenruppersdorf, located in Austria's renowned Weinviertel region. The Kohl family estate focuses on sustainable and organic viticulture, showcasing the unique loess and clay soils of the Kittl vineyard. This site is highly regarded for producing expressive, terroir-driven white wines that capture the classic spicy and peppery character of the region.

## Interesting facts

- Ried Kittl is named after a historic single vineyard in Hohenruppersdorf known for its deep loess soils.
- Winemaker Martin Kohl emphasizes organic farming practices to preserve soil health and biodiversity.
- The Weinviertel region is Austria's very first DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus), famous for Grüner Veltliner.

## Food pairing

Grüner Veltliner's high acidity and signature white pepper spice make it incredibly versatile. It cuts beautifully through rich, fried dishes like Wiener Schnitzel, while complementing herbal and spicy Asian cuisines. The wine's medium body handles savory pork and poultry dishes with ease.

## Wine making process

The grapes are hand-harvested from the single vineyard Ried Kittl. Following gentle pressing, the must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the vibrant primary fruit and characteristic white pepper spice. The wine is aged on its fine lees for several months to add texture, complexity, and depth before bottling.