F.X. Pichler 'Loibner' Grüner Veltliner, Wachau, Austria 2023
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
F.X. Pichler is a revered family-run estate in the Wachau Valley, Austria, celebrated for its meticulous white wines that reflect the region's unique terroir.
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WINEMAKER: Lucas Pichler
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FARMING: Certified Organic (as of 2023)
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VARIETY: 100% Grüner Veltliner
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TERROIR: Sourced from vineyards in the Loibner basin, characterized by light, warm soils composed of alluvial Danube sand and gravel.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes; fermented using native yeasts in stainless steel tanks to preserve varietal purity.
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AGING: Aged in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness and enhance complexity.
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TASTING NOTES: Tight and sleek, with pear skin, green apple, Asian pear, apple blossom, and subtle verbena on a gently buzzy base.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with pork, vegetarian dishes, lean fish, and mild cheeses.
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SCORES: 91 points – James Suckling
F.X. Pichler is a revered family-run estate in the Wachau Valley, Austria, celebrated for its meticulous white wines that reflect the region's unique terroir.
-
WINEMAKER: Lucas Pichler
-
FARMING: Certified Organic (as of 2023)
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VARIETY: 100% Grüner Veltliner
-
TERROIR: Sourced from vineyards in the Loibner basin, characterized by light, warm soils composed of alluvial Danube sand and gravel.
-
VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes; fermented using native yeasts in stainless steel tanks to preserve varietal purity.
-
AGING: Aged in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness and enhance complexity.
-
TASTING NOTES: Tight and sleek, with pear skin, green apple, Asian pear, apple blossom, and subtle verbena on a gently buzzy base.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with pork, vegetarian dishes, lean fish, and mild cheeses.
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SCORES: 91 points – James Suckling