Allram Gruner Veltliner Strass, Kamptal

Description

Allram Gruner Veltliner Strass is a white wine made from grapes grown in the Strass vineyard in the Kamptal wine-growing region of Austria. Gruner Veltliner is Austria’s most famous grape variety. It is also grown in Slovakia, Hungary, Czechia and, more recently, there have been significant plantings of Gruner Veltliner in New Zealand. It is also used to make Eiswein.

About Allram Wines

Weingut Allram is located in the Kamptal wine-growing region of Austria at Straß im Straßertale. It has been one of the leading wineries in the region for many decades and is known for its Gruner Veltliner and Riesling wines. Michaela Haas-Allram took over the business from her parents in 1992 and has since operated the winery together with her husband, Erich Haas.

Erich and his son Lorenz share responsibilities in the vineyard and cellar whilst Michaela Haas-Allram is responsible for the commercial side of the business. They are committed to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking practices, with a focus on expressing the unique terroir of the Kamptal region in their wines.

Kamptal Wine-Growing Region

The Kamptal wine-growing region is located in northeastern Austria. It is a region that is well-known for producing high-quality white wines, particularly Grüner Veltliner. The region is situated along the Kamp River, which provides a favourable microclimate for grape cultivation. Gruner Veltliner from Kamptal typically produces wines with lively acidity, citrus and stone fruit flavours, and distinct peppery and spicy notes.

Allram Gruner Veltliner Strass Winemaking

• Grapes for Allram Gruner Veltliner Strass come from the Strass vineyard.
• The soils here are primarily slate, gravel and loess soil with some elements of limestone which helps to produce a dignified Grüner Veltliner which shows the great potential of its soils.
• The grapes are handpicked and undergo a short maceration period followed by temperature-controlled fermentation at 19°C.
• Maturation on fine lees till bottling.