{"title":"Wachau","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"88\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Wachau, one of Austria's most renowned wine regions, is located in the Danube valley between Melk and Krems in Lower Austria and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"88\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOn roughly 1,300–1,400 hectares of vineyards, about 420 producers cultivate primarily Grüner Veltliner (approx. 60–65%) and Riesling (approx. 18–20%) on steep dry-stone terraces – ideal conditions for elegant, mineral-driven white wines.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe region is characterized by the interplay of Pannonian warmth, Atlantic freshness, and cool northern air – ideal conditions for bouquet development with lower alcohol levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCharacteristic are the three quality levels of the Vinea Wachau:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSteinfeder (up to 11.5% vol), Federspiel (11.5–12.5%), and Smaragd (from 12.5%) – an expression of the origin and the finely structured style of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003eThe Wachau is an outstanding example of great white wine in the style of Lower Austrian cultural landscapes: shaped by steep Danube slopes, historic vineyards, and international recognition as a DAC region with clearly defined quality levels. With selected Wachau wines such as the \u003cem data-end=\"1462\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003eGrüner Veltliner Wachauwerk\u003c\/em\u003e, Weinstein Finewine brings this style-defining origin directly to its online shop – perfect for connoisseurs who equally appreciate elegance, complexity, and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"muthenthaler-gruner-veltliner-spitzer-graben-2019","title":"Martin Muthenthaler - Grüner Veltliner Spitzer Graben 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the Spitzer Graben, where the climate is slightly cooler and more challenging than further down by the Danube. The region, also known as the \"upper Wachau\" due to its altitude of around 400m above sea level, is often affected by hail and frost. The grapes for this wine come from various vineyards that showcase different terroir. The Veltliner spends a long time on the lees, which gives it its rounded character.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41338121289905,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/MM_SpitzerGraben-1.jpg?v=1744638874"},{"product_id":"grubenwerkstatt-gruner-veltliner-smaragd-ried-schon-2020","title":"Grabenwerkstatt - Grüner Veltliner Ried Schön 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Schön\" vineyard sounds inviting just by its name, and this Grüner Veltliner presents itself in exactly that way. The soil consists of paragneiss and is tailor-made for Veltliner. \"Schön\" is a slightly warmer site, but we are still talking about the Spitzer Graben and not Paarl in South Africa. The result is fresh, balanced white wines with fruity aromas of ripe apples, apricots, citrus fruits, and fine herbs. Elegant and with a tight structure, delicate and with a lovely pull and a long finish. The last sentence describes the Grabenwerkstatt perfectly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince 2021, Grabenwerkstatt has no longer been a member of the Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus, which is why you will no longer find the designations Federspiel\/Smaragd on their labels. For the two winemakers, the vineyard sites (origin) are in the foreground, and classification based on must weight (potential alcohol) is becoming increasingly unimportant due to climate change. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41338133151921,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/RiedSCHON-WeingutGrabenwerkstatt.png?v=1745218663"},{"product_id":"grubenwerkstatt-riesling-smaragd-ried-trenning-2020","title":"Grabenwerkstatt - Riesling Grosses Werk 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eThe 2023 Große Werk from Grabenwerkstatt is the stylistic pinnacle of the winery – a wine that impressively condenses the unique character of the Spitzer Graben. The grapes are sourced from the oldest, steepest, and most mineral-rich plots, whose barren, stony soils and extreme slope inclination result in the lowest yields but the highest precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage is among the most balanced of recent years in the Spitzer Graben: cool nights, a long growing season, and perfect physiological ripeness. The result is a wine that does not just show its origin, but celebrates it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eOn the nose, the 2023 Große Werk combines yellow stone fruit, ripe citrus, fine herbs, wet stones, and a precise, austere mineral note. On the palate, the wine is tight, deep, salty, and energetic, while being both powerful and crystal clear. The acidity structure is precisely defined and carries the wine into a long, vibrant finish that impressively underscores the typical style of Grabenwerkstatt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eA statement of site and variety that delights collectors and connoisseurs of the Wachau alike. 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Notes of citrus, white peach, and a hint of herbs define its aromatic profile, accompanied by impressive depth and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"634\" class=\"\"\u003eA terroir-driven top-tier Riesling with great aging potential – ideal for discerning Riesling enthusiasts, fine wine selections, and high-end gastronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41338134200497,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/MM_RMonopoStern.jpg?v=1744638963"},{"product_id":"grubenwerkstatt-riesling-smaragd-ried-bruck-2020","title":"Grabenwerkstatt - Riesling Ried Bruck 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eFor us, the Ried Bruck is one of the absolute favorite vineyard sites in Austria when it comes to Riesling. Why? Because these wines convey an unmistakably Austrian feeling. The aroma often features those warm, slightly stewed apricots, reminiscent of the apricot dumplings from grandma's kitchen. We’ll leave out the cocoa today—after all, we’ve grown up and are drinking wine now. And preferably that of the Grabenwerkstatt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eThe soil of the Ried Bruck is unique: a complex conglomerate of mica schist, orthogneiss, and amphibolite. At an altitude of nearly 400 meters above sea level, the grapes ripen under cool morning conditions and long, warm hours of sunshine in the evening—an ideal interplay that gives this site its dancing acidity and taut precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eOn the palate, the Riesling is straightforward and taut, with a pointed phenolic quality that glides across the tongue and leads into a salty, saline finish that is simply phenomenal. 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On the palate, the “Lissl” is precise and juicy, with notes of apple, pear, citrus, and a hint of white pepper. 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