2023 Stift Göttweig Pinot Noir Göttweiger Berg

Weingut Stift Göttweig is known as one of the oldest wineries in Austria. Stift Göttweig was founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1083 by Altmann of Passau (also known as Saint Altmann). Since that time, the Abbey has always played an important role in the development of wine production in the Wachau Valley.

On the south bank of the Danube opposite the city of Krems at 449 meters above sea level, Stift Göttweig is located amidst the rolling countryside. Because of this location and the abbey, the winery is also called the Austrian Montecassino. The Benedictines were responsible for the administration until 1988 and then the property was rented out until 2005. Since 2006, winegrower Fritz Miesbauer and his team have been reliving the history of the Stift Göttweig estate.

The atmospheric currents emanating from the Dunkelsteiner forest and the warmer Pannonian air create a special microclimate on the Göttweigerberg. The combination of these air currents and the natural humidity in the Danube region provide balanced conditions that allow the grapes to grow optimally. In addition to the special microclimate, the soil composition is also very varied. The composition of chalky clay, gravel, loess and sand in combination with the microclimate ensure that the special nuances of the terroir are reflected in the wines.

The 26 hectares of vineyards that Weingut Stift Göttweig owns are divided into different grape varieties namely: 60% Grüner Veltliner, 30% Riesling, 4% Chardonnay and 6% Pinot Noir. After the harvest, the grapes go to the wine cellar located in the aforementioned Krems where the harvest is processed into the beautiful wines that Weingut Stift Göttweig has to offer.

Wines from Austria are characterized by excellent quality, purity & character and have their own taste. This is due to the grape varieties, the climate, the soil and the great diversity of wine landscapes and locations. Austria is considered one of the best wine countries in the world, so the wines regularly win prizes at international competitions. Most of the Austrian vineyards are intended for the production of white wine. The most famous is surely the Grüner Veltliner with its always fruity & fresh taste, of which we have selected a number of very beautiful specimens in our range for you. The Riesling wines from Austria are also very famous, with the Rieslings from the Wachau and Kamptal (known for late harvests) being of particularly good quality. The advice for these - somewhat better - rieslings is to leave them for a few more years. The quality is guaranteed to get even better!

Wine regions

There are 3 Austrian federal states that have been defined as a separate regional wine region: Lower Austria, Burgenland and Styria. On the west side of Niederösterreich we find the wine regions of Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal. These are very important areas for white wines, which have a beautiful depth and tension due to their special terroir and cool climate. The south also has its own designations of origin: Thermenregion and Leithaberg. Beautiful red wines are made there on the doorstep of the Burgenland. The federal state of Niederösterreich is located on the north bank of the Danube, to the north, but also to the east and northwest of Vienna, so as a kind of large crescent around the capital, to the south of the city.
This special region, from the Danube to the border with the Czech Republic in the north and that with Slovakia in the east, is the largest wine region in Austria. Because of its size and location, it has always been a bit shaded by the big names, famous regions such as Wachau and Kamptal.

Label designations

The taste indication on the bottle indicates how sweet the wine is. The corresponding residual sugar contents are as follows:
Extra Trocken: up to 4 g
Trocking: up to 9 g
Half rock: up to 12 g
Lieblich: up to 45 g
Süβ: more than 45 g of residual sugar

The name Bergwein may only be used if the vineyard has a slope of at least 25%.
With the name Reserve, the aging must be at least 12 months for red wine and 4 months for white wine.

Grape varieties

Grape varieties used for white wine: Grüner Veltliner , Riesling , Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay , Müller-Thurgau . Grape varieties for red wine: Blauer Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Blauer Burgunder, Blauer Wildbacher, Carbernet Sauvignon and Franc, St. Laurent , Blauer Portugieser.

Red wine is made from blue grapes. The wines get their dark colour from the skin of the grape, which ferments with the grape juice. The intensity of the colour is determined by how long the juice has matured; a young red wine will have a somewhat purple colour, while older wines tend to be more orange or brown-red.

With around 10,000 varieties of grapes worldwide, you can go in all directions.

The most well-known blue grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Syrah / Shiraz.

Types of red wine

There are many different types of grapes with different characteristics and aromas. The differences within grape varieties are due to the difference in climate, the soil where the vines are planted, and the amount of sun.

The end result is in the hands of the winemaker. During the process from juice to wine, the winemaker still has a lot of options to change the final product into what he wants to put on the market.

The upbringing of the wine plays a major role in this. After fermentation, the process of raising and maturing the wine begins. There are many options for influencing the wine, but the most well-known concerns the ageing in wood.

If the winemaker chooses to raise the wine on wood, many things come into play. The first choice is whether new or older barrels will be used. Older, used barrels release less or no more aromas and tannins, but they still have an oxidative function. New wood barrels let in dosed oxygen and ensure that the wine has aromas and tannins. This is more intense with smaller barrels than with large wooden barrels.

Dry red wine

The most famous red wine is a dry red wine. The number of grape varieties and different taste profiles are enormous. There is a nice glass of red for every moment.

Sweet red wine

Just like sweet white wine, there is sweet red wine too! They are a lot rarer than dry red wines. If you want to try something different, it's definitely worth a try.

Alcohol-free red wine

Non-alcoholic wine is becoming more and more popular. Whether it is red non-alcoholic wine, white non-alcoholic wine, or sparkling non-alcoholic wine, more and more attention is being paid to it. Perfect for a cosy drink during pregnancy, or during a non-alcoholic month!

Red wine Gift

Red wine is fun to give, and even more fun to receive! Grandcruwijnen has ready-made wine gifts to make your gift recipient happy ;)

If you have your eye on a bottle of wine, at Grandcruwijnen we also have gift packaging to complete your gift! If you've found something you like, you can easily add a gift card during checkout.

Buy red wine online

At Grandcruwijnen you can easily buy red wine online. In our range, you will find products from the well-known grape varieties. If you want to buy a nice red wine, you have come to the right place at Grandcruwijnen. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us!