Velue weiss 2023

Wine Description for Velue weiss 2023 by Johannes Zillinger

Colour & Appearance

A vibrant straw yellow with a silky shimmer that already hints at the wine’s natural character.

Nose

Instantly captivating with an expressive composition of freshly mown summer meadow and young grape must. The Muskateller element manifests in delicate floral aromas, while Grüner Veltliner and Riesling contribute a refined herbal infusion. Wildly aromatic and spicy with notes of everlastings, crisp apples and small pears – authentic and unadulterated.

Palate

On the palate, it reveals a remarkably juicy natural wine with a brilliant structure. The fine residual carbon dioxide lends it a sparkling liveliness reminiscent of stardust. Despite its complexity, it remains accessible – a wine with high drinkability that impresses with its musty fruitiness and vibrant acidity. Zillinger’s skill shines through here, creating a natural wine that offers authenticity without eccentricity.

General Information

This harmonious cuvée of 50% Grüner Veltliner, 25% Riesling and 25% Muskateller embodies the winery’s biodynamic philosophy. With 11.5% alcohol and a subtle residual sweetness, the Velue presents itself as a light-footed representative of the Weinviertel. The grapes were hand-harvested and partially processed with a short skin contact time, with smaller proportions even fermented on the skins in amphorae. Ageing took place for eleven months on the lees in large used tonneaux and stainless steel.

Food Pairings

A versatile companion to summer salads, grilled vegetables and light fish dishes. Particularly delightful with Austrian classics such as asparagus risotto or wild garlic dumplings. Its liveliness also makes it an ideal partner for goat’s cheese and vegetarian starters.

Special Features

The name “Velue” – the old term for the willows along the streams of Velm-Götzendorf – reflects Zillinger’s deep connection to the terroir. This wine perfectly embodies the new generation of Austrian natural wines: artisanally precise, terroir-driven and without compromise on quality. An excellent example of how biodynamic viticulture leads to wines with character and authenticity, without lapsing into dogmatic extremes.