Wine

Grüner Veltliner “Höhlgraben”

The flagship grape of Austria, Grüner Veltliner is a natural cross of Traminer and St. Georgen.  Grüner accounts for almost 30% of all grapes planted with around 13,500 hectares under vine in the country.  The Austrian native has become an international sensation amongst sommeliers worldwide as the perfect food wine due to its high acidity.  In Austria it is prized for the easy drinking wine it produces but can also wow the palate with complexity in the right winemaker’s hands.  The typical flavor profile is often described as displaying elements of green apple with an unmistakable white pepper spiciness.

The Malat family has been cultivating vineyards on this site ever since the 17th century when the “Höhlgraben” vineyard got its name from the German word “Höhle” meaning cave, ravine, or deep ditch. Grüner Veltliner cultivated on this site produces a spiciness of white pepper and floral aromas on the nose, and fine, elegant fruit characters on the palate.

Winery Malat
Country Austria
Appellation Kremstal
Color White
Variety 100% Grüner Veltliner
Elevation
210 meters
Primary Rock, Löss
Soil Type
vine age
10 - 50 years
climate
Pannonian, Continental