Veltliner
GRÜNER VELTLINER
The best vineyard for Grüner Veltliner on the Göttweiger Berg is the Gottschelle. Gravel and weathered sediments form a base supporting massive loess formations, which provide highly favourable conditions for optimal development of the Veltliner.
Veltliner
GRÜNER VELTLINER
The best vineyard for Grüner Veltliner on the Göttweiger Berg is the Gottschelle. Gravel and weathered sediments form a base supporting massive loess formations, which provide highly favourable conditions for optimal development of the Veltliner.
MESSWEIN
The Göttweiger Messwein, or altar wine, has been an institution in this Benedictine monastery for centuries. Grüner Veltliner and rosé (from Pinot Noir) are vinified as light, dry wines. From the nature-friendly cultivation of the vineyards to the care and processing of the grapes and wine, the purity law of the church must be strictly observed. Messwein cannot be produced without the permission of the bishop, and it must be only natural and unaltered. With 12 % alcohol (this may vary, depending on the vintage) Messwein is our lightest wine – very easy and drinkable.
Ageing potential
We recommend this light and lively Veltliner for drinking within the next 1–2 years.
serving temperature
8 – 10° C
Food matching
Grüner Veltliner is ideal for Austrian cuisine, and goes nicely with spicy Eastern dishes as well. We recommend this wine particularly for starters, baked foods and Asian dishes.
KREMSTAL DAC, Furth
The ‘Göttweiger Berg’ – as it has been known since 1083 AD – benefits remarkably from a number of various microclimatic influences. Here, vegetation breathes the cool, soft and spicy atmosphere from the Dunkelsteiner Wood as well as the warm Pannonian air – all balanced with the natural humidity of the Danube region. There also are several geologic variants, ranging from gravel and sand, loess and loam to weathered primeval rock – all of which bring, along with the various grape varieties, a plethora of expressive nuances to the wines. This is an ideal site for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The Göttweiger Berg yields medium-bodied wines with an average of 12.5% vol. alcohol. They are matured in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing Potential
This wine could be enjoyed within three years of the harvest – but its expressive potential actually improves after 4–6 years.
serving temperature
9 – 11 ° C
Food matching
Grüner Veltliner is ideal for Austrian cuisine, and goes nicely with spicy Eastern cuisine as well. We recommend this wine particularly for starters, baked foods and Asian dishes.
KREMSTAL DAC, RIED GOTTSCHELLE, ERSTE LAGE
The origin of the name ‘Gottschelle’ cannot be exactly determined, but it most likely comes from the Alpine regions, where a ‘Goetschen’ describes the pointed protrusion of a mountain crest. (Documentation: 1341, ‘Gotschalich’, from the book of the market-town, Furth, near Göttweig, by Franz Resch, Furth 1985).
Gravel and weathered sediments form the base for huge loess formations, which are highly conducive to the development of the Veltliner. One impressive sight is the Zellergraben, a sunken road that exposes the thickness of the loess formations. The Zellergraben also underscores the meaning of the theme ‘loess and wine’.
The vines here are between 50 and 70 years old, and yield highly concentrated wines with great cellaring potential. The Grüner Veltliner ‘Gottschelle’ is a regionally typical wine with great character.
ageing potential
Minimum of 15 years
serving temperature
10 – 12° C
food matching
Grüner Veltliner is ideal for Austrian cuisine, and goes nicely with spicy Eastern foods as well. We recommend this wine particularly for starters, baked foods and Asian dishes.
Riesling
RIESLINGThe best vineyard for Riesling on the Göttweiger Berg is Silberbichl.
Riesling
RIESLINGThe best vineyard for Riesling on the Göttweiger Berg is Silberbichl.
KREMSTAL DAC, Furth
The ‘Göttweiger Berg’ – as it has been known since 1083 AD – benefits remarkably from a number of various microclimatic influences. Here, the vegetation breathes the cool, soft and spicy atmosphere from the Dunkelsteiner Wood as well as the warm Pannonian air – all balanced with the natural humidity of the Danube region. There also are several geological variants, ranging from gravel and sand, loess and loam to weathered primeval rock – all of which bring, along with the various grape varieties, a plethora of expressive nuances to the wines. This is an ideal site for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The Göttweiger Berg yields medium-bodied wines with an average of 12.5% vol. alcohol. They are matured in steel tanks.
Ageing potential
Very delicate during the first three years following the harvest; can be cellared for up to ten years.
serving temperature
9 – 11° C
Food matching
We recommend this wine with smoked appetizers, grilled fish, and an assortment of dishes such as Wiener schnitzel and grilled chicken. It also matches with light fish starters, seafood, gourmet salads, classic roast chicken, pasta with fish, spaghetti carbonara and various kinds of pizza.
KREMSTAL DAC, RIED SILBERBICHL, ERSTE LAGE
The Silberbichl is a broad, terraced vineyard situated above the Danube River, comprised of ‘old Danube’ gravel and weathered stone, covered with loess. This vineyard was documented as a site as early as 1562. The name ‘Silber’ (silver) probably comes from the Glimmerschiefer (mica schist) found here in large pieces; ‘Bichl’ is a variation of ‘Bühel’, a hill. This southeast-facing site lies within the boundaries of the wine-growing region Wachau. Riesling is planted here because it is ideally suited to the soil.
ageing potential
Very delicate in the first three years following the harvest, it can be cellared for up to 20 years.
serving temperature
10 – 12° C
food matching
The Riesling Silberbichl is the ideal partner for traditional dishes like roast veal, roast chicken and freshwater fish. But it also complements exotic dishes such as Chinese, Indian, Sushi, California cuisine and fusion.
Rosé/Red
ROSÉ AND RED WINE
Rosé/Red
ROSÉ AND RED WINE
MESSWEIN Rosé
The Göttweiger Messwein, or Altar wine, has been an institution in this Benedictine monastery for centuries. Grüner Veltliner and Rosé (from Pinot Noir) are vinified as light, dry wines. From the nature-friendly cultivation of the vineyards to the care and processing of the grapes and wine, the ‘Reinheitsgebot’, or purity law, of the church must be strictly observed. Messwein cannot be produced without the permission of the bishop, and it must be only natural and unaltered. With 12% alcohol (this may vary, depending on the vintage) Messwein is the lightest wine – very easy and drinkable.
ageing potential
We recommend drinking this rosé within 1–2 years.
SERVING temperature
9 – 11° C
food MATCHING
This Rosé Messwein, made of Pinot Noir, is ideal for summer drinking. When well chilled, it makes an entertaining aperitif and fits well with light appetizers.
PINOT NOIR, GÖTTWEIGER BERG
Medium ruby-garnet colour with delicate lightening at the rim. In the nose, cinnamon, vanilla and a fine confit of red berries. Elegant and juicy on the palate, with good length in the finish.
AGEING POTENTIAL
This wine would normally be drunk in the first three years, however it will continue to gain in potential for the next 4–6 years.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Do not serve it too warm! 12–14° C, please.
FOOD MATCHING
We recommend this Pinot Noir in particular to accompany wild game dishes.
Sparkling wine
SPARKLING WINE
A sparkling wine for Champagne lovers...
Sparkling wine
SPARKLING WINE
A sparkling wine for Champagne lovers...
STIFT GÖTTWEIG BRUT
COMPOSITION
65% Chardonnay, 35 % Pinot Noir
VINIFICATION
Whole-berry pressing, fermented at 18°C, then matured with batonnage in stainless steel for six months. 24 months on the lees in a classical bottle fermentation. After this the cuvée sits on the fine lees for a few months until being painstakingly hand-riddled for 28 days and disgorged without dosage.
TASTING NOTES
Bright gold with green highlights and a fine bead. An inviting bouquet of fruit in the nose with aromas of ripe apples, passion fruit and the subtle scent of nuts. Very refreshing on the palate, pleasantly and elegantly sparkling, complex fruit aromatics; creamy with marvellous balance and good length.