Martin Muthenthaler, Grüner Veltliner Ried Stern “Monopol” 2023

Produktbeskrivelse

“Også vin fra Spitzer Graben, den kolde dal nord for landsbyen Spitz. Peberkrydret pære, dyb stenet pære, tonic igen, tydelig bitterhed, skindkontakt? Eftersmagen har hvid te, blomstret tone endda. Fremragende. Rigere stil, hvor syren er nedtonet i forhold til et par andre af mine favoritter fra Wachau.” 94p. René Langdahl.com

“The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Monopol Stern, from a mica schist parcel within the Bruck site, represents the oldest vines of the estate. Creaminess like melted wax with a mere suspicion of mint oil and a far more distant hint of licorice, defines the nose. The palate is completely fluid and flows with absolutely precise generosity and, yes, even waxiness across the palate. This wine deserves much more bottle age. Little prickles of white pepper show how much savor is yet to be revealed. Absolute purity and poise meet oaky creaminess on a superbly svelte wine” 95p. Anne Krebiehl, Vinous.com

Stern er Martin Muthenthalers monopol mark (tidligere under navnet Viesslinger. Stern). En kun 0,7 ha. stor parcel med vinstokke på mere end 60 år! Mængderne strækker til et enkelt 600 ltr. fad, hvor vinen både gærer og lagrer på bundfaldet i 12 måneder inden frigivelse. En sand magtdemonstration på Grüner Veltliner!

“From 70+-year-old, low-yielding vines on a shallow mica schist terroir within the Viessling Ried Bruck, Spitzer Graben, the 2022 Grüner Veltliner Ried Stern Monopol opens with a deep, clear and refined bouquet with lemon, stony and herbal aromas intertwined with very discreet oaky and also flinty tones. Round and rich yet pure and elegant on the palate, with generous or even lush and aromatic yellow fruit, this is a full-bodied and fleshy Veltliner that is uplifted and balanced by the fine terroir character and also the delicate tannin grip on the saline and lemon-bitter finish. Vinified in a 600-liter-tonneau this is another excellent Grüner Veltliner from Martin Muthenthaler, one of the the Wachau’s finest producers, even though his vineyards are located backstage from the picturesque scenery right along the Danube River.” 94p. Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker, om 2022 årg.