Описание
Stift Gottweig, "Messwein" Gruner Veltliner, Niederosterreich - dry white wine made from the same grape variety that is grown in the company's vineyards in Lower Austria. Favorable microclimatic conditions provide cool air blowing from the Dunkelsteiner forest, as well as warm Pannonian air masses and the natural humidity of the Danube region. The rich soil composition, combining gravel, sandstone, loess and loam, combined with various grape varieties guarantee a huge variety of wines. It is an ideal place to grow Grüner Veltliner. "Messwein" is a church wine that has been used for communion for several centuries. Harvested when the berries reach optimum ripeness. At all stages of wine production, it is necessary to adhere to the "Reinheitsgebot", which means the "law of purity of the church", starting from growing berries in the vineyards without harming the environment and ending with bottling. Wine "Messwein" cannot be produced without the permission of the bishop and must remain natural and unrefined. The vinification process proceeds according to the traditional method of producing white wines. Wine is recommended to be served with dishes of Austrian cuisine, spicy dishes of Oriental and Asian cuisine, snacks and all kinds of pastries. Stift Gottweig, "Messwein" Gruner Veltliner was awarded the silver medal at the "Mundus Vini" competition for the 2011 vintage and gold medals for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 vintage.
