{"product_id":"weingut-weinrieder-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich-austria","title":"Weingut Weinrieder 'Klassik' Gruner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC, Niederosterreich, Austria","description":"\u003cp\u003eRipe apple, quince, white pepper, and a gentle note of peach open with fresh, poised energy. 2022 Weingut Weinrieder 'Klassik' Gruner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC, Niederosterreich, Austria comes from southwest-facing vineyards near forest, where cooler ripening conditions help preserve fruit definition and lively acidity. Its balance of brightness, texture, and regional spice reflects the Rieder family’s enduring focus on late harvesting, careful selection, and wines shaped without reliance on fashion or excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weingut Weinrieder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lukas Rieder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lukas Rieder, Friedrich Rieder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grüner Veltliner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nature-conscious vineyard cultivation with cover crops, beneficial-insect protection, short pruning, and rigorous yield restriction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwest-facing vineyards near forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loess, sand, and gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwest-facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selective hand harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Careful destemming and gentle pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLees Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retained on the lees before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright yellow with a youthful green cast, the wine opens with ripe apple, quince, and white peach layered over Grüner Veltliner’s characteristic peppery spice. The palate is light-footed yet gently rounded, with juicy acidity carrying the orchard-fruit flavors through a clean, elegant mid-palate. Subtle mineral and savory tones add definition without weight, leading to a fresh, persistent finish that remains dry, balanced, and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeingut Weinrieder was founded by Franz Rieder in 1928 and is based in Kleinhadersdorf near Poysdorf. The estate later adopted the distinctive WEINRIEDER name to separate its identity from the many Rieder families working in the Weinviertel. Today, Lukas Rieder owns and manages the winery, while Lukas and his father, Friedrich “Fritz” Rieder, are identified by the estate as its winemakers. Lukas developed his experience through work with Klaus Peter Keller in Rheinhessen and at Alzinger in the Wachau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe family farms approximately 20 hectares across south- and southwest-facing sites planted to Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Weissburgunder, and Chardonnay. Vineyard work emphasizes cover crops, protection of beneficial insects, strict crop reduction, selective harvesting, and extended ripening. In the cellar, stainless steel fermentation, restrained technology, and time on the lees preserve clarity while building texture, an approach intended to express both site and vintage with power, freshness, and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately 10 degrees Celsius in a medium-sized white wine glass to emphasize its orchard fruit, peppery lift, and lively acidity. Pair with grilled or poached fish, shellfish, roast chicken, schnitzel, vegetable dishes, fresh herbs, mild Asian preparations, or traditional Austrian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bluebird Beverage and Distribution","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42315305975863,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Weingut_Weinrieder_Gruner_Veltliner_Niederosterreich_Austria_2022.png?v=1784332421","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/weingut-weinrieder-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich-austria","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}