What does Kamptal mean?

Since 2008, the name Kamptal DAC stands for Grüner Veltliner or Riesling , either in the classic -to-middleweight styles, or as a robust dry Reserve -category wine. 3,582 ha. Grüner Veltliner , Riesling.

What wine region is Kamptal in?

Austria
Kamptal is a small, increasingly prestigious wine district located 55 kilometers (35 miles) northwest of Vienna, northern Austria….Most Popular Kamptal DAC Wine.

Wine Name	Weingut Hirsch Lamm Gruner Veltliner Erste Lage, Kamptal DAC, Austria
Grape	Gruner Veltliner
Popularity	13,463rd
Score	92
Avg Price	$42

Where is Kamptal?

High up in the mountains in the north east of Austria, about 50km north of its capital Vienna lies a small but mighty wine region called the Kamptal.

What is the best Austrian wine?

Best Austrian Wine

Wine Name	Grape	Score
Pichler-Krutzler Kellerberg Riesling, Wachau, Austria	Riesling	93
Weingut Emmerich Knoll ‘Vinothekfullung’ Loibner Riesling Smaragd, Wachau, Austria	Riesling	94
Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Kollektion Zweigelt Trockenbeerenauslese, Burgenland, Austria	Zweigelt	92

Is Austrian red wine good?

(or Sankt) Laurent, as well as increasingly subtle versions of Pinot Noir, are worthy of your attention. Austrian red wines are perfect matches for the trends of today. They fit that lighter, food-friendly paradigm of reds that offer toned silhouettes, with textures ranging from silky smooth to velvety.

What does Veltliner mean in English?

Noun. Veltliner (countable and uncountable, plural Veltliners) A white wine made from a grape variety grown primarily in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, often served with food.

Can Grüner Veltliner age?

Well made, powerful Veltliner can age easily for 40 years and more.

What does Federspiel mean?

falconer
Federspiel Name Meaning South German and Swiss German: metonymic occupational name for a falconer, from Middle High German vederspil ‘bird of prey (trained for hunting)’.

Is Grüner Veltliner good?

The Grüner Veltliner grape is versatile and can produce a wide array of wines, from light and quaffable to rich and concentrated. The best dry Grüner Veltliners are perfumed, bone dry and full bodied, with high acidity and distinctive notes of spice and white pepper.

What does Smaragd mean in wine?

The top category in the ripeness classification of white wines in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Smaragd-designated wines are made from the ripest grapes in the Wachau, and have a mandated minimum alcohol level of 12.5 percent.