Diemersdal Grüner Veltliner 2024

Description

Thys Louw’s love of the white wines of Austria and his pioneering spirit led to Diemersdal making South Africa’s first wine from the Grüner Veltliner grape. Despite the administrative and bureaucratic challenges in getting the plant material into South Africa, the vineyards flourish on Diemersdal producing precise wines of which their homeland can feel proud.

Winemaker’s notes:

A lemon-lime colour, inviting aromas of kiwi, stone fruit and lime with sweet melon, ripe pear and white pepper note.  A medium bodied wine, with a concentrated palate and a long lingering and mineral finish.

Oenology:

This traditional Austrian variety was picked in the early hours of the morning.  The juice had 6 hours skin contact, before pressing.  The wine was made in a non-reductive style and fermented between 14-16 degrees celsius and fermented with a traditional Grüner Veltliner-yeast from Austria.

Maturation:

6 months post fermentation lees contact, stirred up once a week to enhance mouth feel and concentration.

Food suggestions:

This variety is known for its food friendliness and can pair well with all kinds of dishes. Top of the list is Asian inspired dishes with spicy and fragrant aromas. The Diemersdal Grüner Veltliner pairs well with fresh seafood, salads and greens like asparagus and artichokes. For meatier dishes, pair Grüner Veltliner with grilled chicken breast, pork tenderloin and of course an Austrian favourite, Wiener schnitzel.

AWARDS:

Veritas Wine Awards 2025 – Gold

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