Weingut Diwald Grüner Veltliner Luft & Liebe 2022

Pioneers of biodynamic winegrowing in Austria, with roots in the region of Wagram, the younger generation is now running the show. They focus on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, from classic to single vineyards and orange. 

Hans and Paula Diwald grew up in the 1960s, both on a farm. In 1972, they took over the business and restructured it. Since 1976, they have become true pioneers by endeavouring something unthinkable: converting to biodynamic farming practices. Back then there was no official certification yet, only a handful of kindred spirits. Paula and Hans used to be on the receiving end of condescending smiles, but today they are considered among the pioneers of a whole movement. 

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Gruner Veltliner from Wagram, Austria. It comes from the Altweingarten site, which was the first single vineyard planted in the village. This site consists of a relatively cool plateau with clay-rich loess soils. The slightly Northern aspect provides the vines with an additional cooling influence and later ripening

Luft & Liebe translates to "Air & Love", due to the Altweingarten site having a cooling effect on the site

Taste Profile: The wine boasts exciting “oxidative” notes, a hint of herbs and – very important – a tremendous moreish character! Honey Manuke & greek yoghurt on the nose, with a slight reductive note on a structured acid backbone, finishing with notes of tomato stems, bruised apples.

Winemaking Process: After careful bunch selection in the vineyards, the juice is left to mingle with the skins for 72 hours. Fermentation takes place in stoneware, followed by a year-long ageing period with plenty of air in a small, used barrel. Unfiltered and with minimal sulphuring