Stift Gottweig Gruner Veltliner Messwein Size::6 Bottle Case redcurrant

redcurrant

After harvesting the grapes with a crop round 55 hl per ha

Messwein is a very light wine

with the fruit remaining in the tank for 19 days before pressing

called Königswingert (“King’s Vineyard”)

Stift Gottweig Gruner Veltliner Messwein Size::6 Bottle Case redcurrantThe Goettweig Messwein, or altar wine, has been an institution from this Benedictine monastery for centuries. Gruner Veltliner and Rose; (from Pinot Noir) are vinified as light, dry wines. With its lowish alcohol, Messwein is a very light wine. Dry, fruity and light with classic, though subtle, Gruner spice. Fresh and elegant on the palate, it is expressive, with good length.