Franz Hirtzberger Rotes Tor - Grüner Veltliner Federspiel
White wine
4.0
Expert Rating
4.0
Highly Reviewed
2020
750 mL
WINE DESCRIPTION
Franz Hirtzberger Rotes Tor - Grüner Veltliner Federspiel is a premium white wine produced by Franz Hirtzberger, a renowned winemaker from Austria's Wachau region. The wine is made from Grüner Veltliner grapes grown in the Rotes Tor vineyard, which is known for its steep terraces and rocky soils that impart unique mineral flavors to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's freshness and fruitiness. The resulting wine is a classic example of Grüner Veltliner, with a crisp acidity, vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors, and a long, mineral finish. It is a perfect match for seafood, salads, and light dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Franz Hirtzberger Rotes Tor - Grüner Veltliner Federspiel has aromas of ripe apples, lemons, and white pepper.On the palate, this wine has a medium body, with a pleasant acidity and a bright and crisp finish. The flavors are of citrus, green apples, and white pepper, and this wine has a lingering finish. Overall, this is an excellent Grüner Veltliner Federspiel with a well-balanced acidity and a long finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Grüner Veltliner
ORIGINS
Winery: Franz Hirtzberger
Region: Niederosterreich
Niederösterreich, or Lower Austria, is Austria's largest wine region, producing an impressive variety of wines from across 16 sub-regions. Vineyards sprawl across the Danube Valley, Wachau Valley, and Kamptal Valley, among others, offering stunning scenery and unique terroir.