Grape varieties: Grüner Veltliner
Alcohol: 12,5%
Region: Weinviertel, Niederösterreich
Winemaker: Markus Sonntag, Enrico Bachechi und Claire Yuan
Grüner Veltliner and Weinviertel is a long-established duo found all over the region, but the ‘Sonntag Geschlossen’ wines challenge any preconception one might have. In Waitzendorf, at less than 10km from the Czech border, Markus ages his Grüner in large old oak casks, most of which were bought from his grandfather and assembled in the deep underground cellar in town. Ageing takes place on the full lees, which are stirred from time to time, resulting in a wine with texture, complexity, yet freshness and agility.
Sonntag Geschlossen Zusammen - Ausgabe Eins is a multivintage Grüner, resulting from the progressive blending of smaller quantities post bottling of all the Sonntag Geschlossen released until now. From 2011 to 2015, the individual nuances of the different years found time to harmonise in this 'Zusammen' edition. Richer years like 2012 and 2015, are lifted by fresher 2014 and find a nice balance overall displaying Markus' layered and developed style.
