Hiedler 2020 Gruner Veltliner Kaferberg !er

"The Langenloiser Käferberg stands out as one of the most remarkable vineyards in the Kamptal; when viewed from the east, the ridge resembles the shape of a beetle's shield ("Käfer" in German). The soil composition of Käferberg sets it apart from all other sites in Langenlois. One can find fragments of crystalline rocks such as amphibolites, gneisses, and mica slate, alternating with clayey sea sediments (clay marl) and rare gravels that were deposited in the ancient Paratethys Sea millions of years ago at an elevation of around 340 meters, specifically on two terraces on the southeastern slope of the site. Over the course of millennia, some loess has also been deposited here, enriching the soil with its calcareous elements. Planted in the 1940s, the grapes reach an exceptional density and concentration on this terroir. Thanks to the altitude, even in warm vintages and when harvested late, we can harvest grapes with good acidity. This results in a distinct salty-mineral freshness that creates a captivating and dynamic contrast." Practising organic, hand harvested, native yeast, fermented in small oak barrels, followed by several months of aging on the lees. Notes of white flowers, stone fruit, spice, a touch of sesame and salted caramel. Packed on the palate with yellow fruit and a hint of white pepper, lively and vibrant, underscored by a saline minerality, simply scrumptious! GH