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Johannes Zillinger
Numen Grüner Veltliner
2015
4.0
Region
Austria › Niederösterreich › Wein
Type
white · still
Grapes
Grüner Veltliner
Alcohol
12.5%
Volume
750 mL
Tasting Notes(2)
4.0
Last time I had this was over a year ago, and I wondered: does this wine even want to age? The answer leans towards "no". Still fascinating - smoke and grass, lilac flowers threading through pickle brine, nuts and proper saltiness, citrus zest with well-integrated oak. But something's starting to collapse in the mid-palate, like the wine's structure is quietly giving up. Still interesting, still delicious, but it's telling you it's tired.
About
The wine originates from vineyards situated at an elevation of 180-200 meters above sea level, with vines averaging around 60 years of age, ensuring a deep-rooted exploration of the terroir's complexity. Vinification is handled with a natural approach, embracing spontaneous fermentation without temperature control and employing semi-carbonic maceration for 7 days in qvevri, 25% of which includes the stems, to enhance the wine's structure and aromatic profile. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a maturation process lasting 16 months in old acacia barrels with a 700-litre capacity, contributing nuanced layers of texture and flavour. Bottling is conducted without filtration or fining, with a minimal dose of SO₂ added at bottling to preserve the wine's integrity.
