Nikolaihof

Zwickl 2020

Some wines delight on account of their ability to surprise – others, like this 100% Grüner Vetliner from Nikolaihof, impress because they offer an absolutely pure and masterful expression of the variety. Racing acidity, steely minerality, fresh citrus peel and green orchard fruit, along with the twist of white pepper that Grüner Vetliner is known for. Crisp, precise and exactly what you'd hope for when pouring a glass of this classic Austrian variety.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE WINE:

Winemaker: Nikolaihof

Farming: Biodynamic

Region: Wachau, Austria

Vintage: 2020

Grapes: Grüner Veltliner​

Colour: White

ABV: 11%

Size: 75 cL

£33.00

Behind the Bottle

Nikolaihof

It’s not often that you have the opportunity to work with a winery that has a history stretching back to the Roman occupation of what is today modern Austria. At Nikolaihof, there is proof of wine being produced in the area as far back as the 5th century AD, when Roman soldiers were given 2 litres of wine a day as part of their daily stipend ...