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Birgit Eichinger Grüner Veltliner Lamm 1 ÖTW Kamptal DAC - Elegance from the KamptalWith great care, consistency and flair, Austrian winemaker Birgit Eichinger creates her highly elegant wines with a strong character. She not only puts her head but also her heart into her work and demonstrates her skills in her creations, such as the Grüner Veltliner Lamm Kamptal DAC.The Lamm vineyard is located on the south-eastern part of the Heiligenstein. The terroir is loess-loamy, characterized by the geology in the subsoil by the elements of the Heiligenstein (sandstone, volcanic stone, strong silt content) and the slope leans to the south. The geographical location and the vineyard make it possible to produce exceptional Grüner Veltliners that guarantee elegance and grace.The hand-picked grapes are pressed in October. The resulting must is left on the skins to extract as much aroma as possible from the berry skins. This is followed by spontaneous fermentation and ageing in large and small wooden barrels. The white wine matures for 6 months on the lees, after which it is bottled in August.The Birgit Eichinger Grüner Veltliner Lamm Kamptal DAC is a dry white wine with great potential. The inviting bouquet is characterized by fine blossom honey, a hint of tangerine zest, yellow currants and a delicate scent of white nougat. On the palate, the Grüner Veltliner is juicy, elegantly supported by fine fruit sweetness and yellow drop fruit nuances. Lively acidity, subtle spice aromas with a smoky undertone and hints of beeswax are noticeable. The finish is long-lasting.This wine from Austria is the perfect accompaniment to dishes such as raclette and cheese fondue.

The Grüner Veltliner Strass Kamptal DAC from the Eichinger winery is a true reflection of its origins in Strass in the Austrian Kamptal. With this creation, the successful winemaker Birgit Eichinger presents you with a typical local wine. Grown in a prime location, this Grüner Veltliner is without a doubt worth tasting.It is harvested by hand at the beginning of October. The berries are not left to macerate. A cooled fermentation and subsequent storage takes place in steel tanks. The dry white wine matures for 4 months on the lees until bottling at the beginning of February.The nose reveals a fruity, fresh bouquet. Delicate spicy notes with a lively acidity structure caress the palate. You can almost feel the different soils from loess to gneiss and sandstone. A wonderful wine that will surprise you.The Birgit Eichinger Grüner Veltliner Strass Kamptal DAC is an excellent accompaniment to Asian cuisine at a recommended drinking temperature of 10-12°C.