Grüner Veltliner
The most commonly planted vine variety in Austria. This variety is rather productive, with large clusters. High yields will produce ordinary wines, yet low yields offer wines of perfume and substance. Maturity should be similar to Pinot Noir.
Budburst - Early, Harvest - Midseason
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Grüner Veltliner A1-2
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from Austria in 2005
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Very productive, large open clusters, perhaps more open than A1-3, with riper berries. Clean, very vigourous vines. Berries and bunches are somewhat smaller than A1-3, offering more concentrated flavours.
Disease tolerance
Vines at Riversun source block have delivered very clean fruit since first harvested in 2007.
Flavour profile
Melon notes with ripe flavours and moderate intensity.
General Comments
Micro-vin 2007.
Grüner Veltliner A1-3
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from Austria in 2005
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Even more productive than A1-2, with larger open clusters, slightly bigger bunches. Clean, very vigorous vines.
Disease tolerance
Vines at Riversun souce block have delivered very clean fruit since first harvested in 2007.
Flavour profile
Good acidity, flavours include aromatic notes similar to Viognier.