NUMEN Grüner Veltliner 2021

Wine Description for NUMEN Grüner Veltliner 2021 by Johannes Zillinger

Colour & Appearance

Radiant, intense golden yellow – a visual testament to physiological ripeness and 22 months of yeast ageing in amphorae.

Nose

Powerful and multifaceted: green apples and young mango meet walnut and white pepper. Wild herbal notes of hawthorn blossom, tarragon and sage complete the picture. A wine that already reveals its complexity and depth on the nose – no compromises, a clear statement.

Palate

The entry surprises with a fascinating sweet-saline interplay that emerges purely from texture – no residual sugar, only pure extraction and ripeness. The vibrant acidity stimulates the salivary glands immediately, whilst a fine, spicy tannin from the amphorae fermentation provides structure and grip. The pronounced minerality carries the wine with tension.

Finish

Exceptionally long and persistent. The spicy tannin structure and saline minerality linger for minutes, unmistakably awakening the appetite for food.

Terroir & Origin

From the oldest vines at the estate in Weinviertel. The physiological ripeness of the grapes reflects Johannes Zillinger’s distinctive selection and biodynamic approach.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Grüner Veltliner, briefly fermented intracellularly in amphorae – a technique that gives the wine its distinctive texture and fine tannins. Subsequently aged 22 months without any intervention on the lees. A natural wine in the truest sense: radical, yet precise.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This wine demands sophisticated cuisine: roasted turbot, calf’s sweetbread with morels, aged Comté or hard cheese from mountain dairies. Also an excellent choice with roasted poultry with herb crust or mushroom risotto.

Special Characteristics

NUMEN – „metaphysical activity“ – is Johannes Zillinger’s most radical statement: a Grüner Veltliner that pushes the boundaries of the variety. At 12.5% alcohol surprisingly restrained, yet maximally intense. A wine for the curious and lovers of authentic, unvarnished winemaking art.