The Grüne Veltliner Riede Braunsdorfer "Fuchs & Dachs" 2017 from Weingut HM Lang in Krems presents itself as a dry, finely structured white wine with 12.5% ABV. It combines ripe fruit with a dancing lightness and a multifaceted structure.
Bottler: HM Lang,Steinspreng 6, A-3500 Stein/Donau / Austria
In the glass
Colour
Radiant, pale golden yellow with silvery reflections.
Nose
Ripe pear and apple meet white blossoms; despite its intense juiciness, the bouquet remains delicate, ethereal and dancing.
Palate
Delicate and inviting with precise acidity that sweeps across the tongue with tension; a multifaceted structure paired with inspiring finesse.
Character
An unusually light, almost ethereal Veltliner that captivates with its dancing nature and clear acidic structure.
Pairing
White tomato mousse with cucumber and basil, crispy poussin on spinach salad, or turbot in tarragon white wine butter.
Notes
Demeter-certified, from 80- to 100-year-old vines in the Riede Braunsdorfer vineyard site; pressed at 100 tonnes of pressure in a self-built wooden press and aged for 2–3 years on full lees in wooden casks.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Radiant pale gold, threaded with silvery reflections — a luminous interplay of youth and mature age in the glass.
Nose
Pure juiciness rises from the glass: ripe pear and ripe apple dominate, caressed by white blossoms. Despite this richness, the wine feels dancing and ethereal, with an unusual suppleness reminiscent of old vines.
Palate
On the palate, the delicate impression is confirmed: a multi-faceted structure meets a spiralling acidity that glides beautifully across the tongue. Vibrant and invigorating, with finesse and lightness — a wine that lifts the spirits and elevates any dish.
Finish
Long and sweeping, cool and clear as the waters of the nearby Danube. The aftertaste remains distinctly mineral and salty, borne by spontaneous fermentation and the deep gneiss cellar.
Terroir & Origin
Hailing from the Riede Braunsdorfer vineyard site in Stein an der Donau, where 80- to 100-year-old vines are rooted deep in gneiss. The neighbouring Nikolaihof estate underscores the historic quality of this Kremstal terroir, shaped by its proximity to the Danube and a distinctive microclimate.
Grape Variety & Vinification
A pure-spiced Grüner Veltliner at 12.5% abv, harvested according to pH value (at 3.0) rather than sugar levels. Aged in wooden casks, ceramic amphorae and stoneware vessels within a bomb-proof tunnel at a constant 9°C on the full lees.
Food Pairings
White tomato mousse with cucumber and basil, crispy poussin on spinach salad with pomegranate seeds or turbot in tarragon white wine butter — the wine carries vegetarian lightness just as elegantly as poultry or fine fish dishes.
Special Features
The only Veltliner in the range bearing the “Fuchs & Dachs” label, named after the creatures of the vineyard. From 80-year-old vines in Demeter-certified vineyards, pressed using the 100-tonne tree press owned by a former Airbus engineer — a union of engineering precision and biodynamic purity.
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