Domane Wachau

Gruner Veltliner Auslese Achleiten 1973 - Domane Wachau 1973

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Domane Wachau
Name Grüner Veltliner Auslese
Variety Grüner Veltliner
Vintage 1973
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of ripe fruit, honey, spices
Vinification method Late harvest, controlled fermentation
Region Lower Austria
Production area Wachau
Country Austria
Type Sweet white wine
Aging In wooden and steel barrels
Type of cask Wood and steel
Color Golden yellow
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Recommended consumption Now or within a few years
Pairing Fish dishes, aged cheeses

Questo Grüner Veltliner Auslese Achleiten 1973 prodotto dalla rinomata cantina Domane Wachau è una vera e propria gemma enologica. Proveniente dalle straordinarie terrazze della regione Wachau, questo vino è il frutto di una vendemmia tardiva, caratteristica che ne esalta l’equilibrio tra dolcezza e acidità. Il colore è un dorato intenso, preludio di una complessità olfattiva notevole. Al naso si percepiscono sentori evoluti di frutta secca, miele, note di caramello e una lieve sfumatura di zafferano. In bocca, è un’esplosione di gusto; la struttura è piena, con una persistenza lunga ed elegante. È un vino che racconta una storia, ideale per accompagnare formaggi erborinati, foie gras o dessert complessi. La sua straordinaria capacità di invecchiamento lo rende perfetto per chi sa apprezzare la maturità e l’evoluzione del vino nel tempo. Raffinato ed elegante, è senza dubbio una scelta perfetta per occasioni speciali.


The winery

Domäne Wachau – Winery in Wachau, Niederösterreich

Discover the story and wines of Domäne Wachau.

A wine cooperative based in Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley (Austria), renowned for its regionally expressive white wines (especially Grüner Veltliner and Riesling) and for its terroir-focused, sustainable and careful winemaking.
Region: Wachau, Niederösterreich
Country: Austria
Founded: 1938
Grapes: Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Neuburger, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Gelber Muskateller, Blauer Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Roter Traminer
A cooperative bringing together hundreds of winegrowers from the steep terraces of the Wachau. Strong focus on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from single vineyards. Sustainable/organic approach and sustainability certification adopted since 2018. Historic winery in Dürnstein and modern winemaking facilities "Backstage" line for experimental wines
Winery history
The estate's origins are documented as far back as the Middle Ages. The historic complex and the vineyards passed over time to several noble families; after the transfer of parcels from the Starhemberg to local growers, the site developed into a growers' cooperative. In the 20th century the cooperative adopted various names and has operated as Domäne Wachau since the late 2000s; the organization brings together hundreds of member-growers who cultivate the steep terraces of the Wachau.
Production philosophy
Craftsmanship, respect for the terroir and precision in the vineyard and cellar: Domäne Wachau emphasizes the grapes' inherent quality, agricultural practices focused on biodiversity and soil health, and low-intervention winemaking. The estate has undertaken sustainability and certification initiatives and promotes ongoing training for its growers.
Terroir and vineyards
Wachau Valley, on the steep terraces along the Danube around Dürnstein. The grapes come from numerous renowned Rieden/contrade of the Wachau, including Achleiten, Loibenberg, Kellerberg, Axpoint, Tausendeimerberg and other exposures typical of the valley's gneiss cliffs.
Awards and recognitions
Public highlights include awards in national competitions and international mentions; historically cited as "International Winery of the Year" by Wine & Spirit and included in Forbes World's 50 Best Wineries.

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