{"title":"KAMPTAL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/KamptalCollectionBanner.jpg?v=1544812342\" alt=\"Vineyards in the Kamptal Wine Region of Austria\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eNamed after the beautiful Kamp River that cuts directly through its undulating landscape, the spectacular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eKamptal wine region\u003c\/b\u003e is a shining jewel in Lower Austria's viticultural crown. At its heart lies Langenlois, proudly celebrated as Austria’s largest and most historic wine-producing town. The region's unique microclimate is driven by a captivating natural tension: hot, sun-drenched breezes sweep in from the eastern Pannonian plains, only to collide with sharp, ice-cool currents rolling down from the dense Waldviertel forests to the northwest. This intense contrast between warm days and chilly alpine nights slows down the ripening process, allowing the grapes to build immense aromatic depth while preserving a vibrant, electric natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe geology of the valley is a dramatic patchwork of ancient terroirs that completely dictate what lands in your glass. On the lower-lying river terraces near the Danube, vast layers of wind-blown loess and nutrient-rich loam provide the perfect canvas for the native \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"268\"\u003eGrüner Veltliner grape\u003c\/b\u003e, yielding juicy, rounded white wines with its trademark white pepper spice. However, as the valley walls rise into impossibly steep, sun-baked terraces, the soil completely changes. The crown jewel of the region is the legendary Heiligenstein hill, a rare geological formation composed of 270-million-year-old desert sandstone packed with volcanic elements. This punishing, rock-strewn terrain forces the vines to struggle, producing powerhouse \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"736\"\u003eKamptal Rieslings\u003c\/b\u003e of breathtaking mineral precision and immense longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTo guarantee absolute authenticity and regional typicity, the finest expressions from these vineyards are regulated under the strict \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eKamptal DAC\u003c\/b\u003e classification system. This tier isolates the absolute best grapes of the region—traditionally Grüner Veltliner and Riesling—and structures them into a clear hierarchy based on origin, moving from fresh regional blends up to concentrated village styles and highly prized, single-vineyard \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"433\"\u003eRiedenwein\u003c\/i\u003e. These world-class, dry white wines completely eschew heavy oak or sweet fruit traits, focusing instead on pristine clarity, chiseled structure, and a food-friendly freshness that makes them an absolute dream to pour alongside fresh seafood or fine poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birgit-eichinger-gruner-veltliner-strass","title":"Birgit Eichinger Grüner Veltliner Strass 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirgit Eichinger's entry level 'Strass' Grüner Veltliner is a true village wine sourced from a selection of the estates' vineyards planted on loess, gneiss, sandstone and granite. All the grapes are hand harvested, picked early and on acidity. No maceration, cooled fermentation in stainless steel tank and then four months maturation 'sur lie' before being bottled. The nose is fresh and fruity. Lively acidity packed with fruit this is a zesty and spicy-salty expression of Grüner, wholesome and delicious! 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By combining those two characteristics the team at Bründlmayer get a really classic Grüner Veltliner with both finesse and a certain vigour. Attractive, youthful bouquet displaying fresh citrus peel flavours accompanied by fragrant notes of hay and acacia flowers. The palate is super fresh with moderate body and quite a firm structure; hints of green tea, spice and salinity in the mouthwatering finish, this is a classic western Kamptal style of Grüner Veltliner.[#intro]Sourced from different terraced vineyards a classic Grüner showing both finesse \u0026amp; vigour...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bründlmayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40017010851907,"sku":"A24BRUNDLMAYERGVT","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GrunerTerrassenBottle.jpg?v=1655901958"},{"product_id":"weingut-brundlmayer-riesling-terrassen","title":"Weingut Bründlmayer Riesling Terrassen 2023\/24","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Weingut Bründlmayer Riesling Terrassen is a very expressive style, even as a young wine and shows an extremely compact structure. A whole bouquet of white and yellow flowers (elder-acacia) rises immediately to the nose with a twist of green lemon peel, followed by some spice (anis, fennel) and mineral yeasty tones. It is super fresh on the palate, balanced by a touch of residual sugar, very pure, fragrant and yet striking with its light fruit tones like fresh vineyard peaches, a backbone of crisp acidity that highlights spice and minerals. This wine is elegant, slender, crisp and perfect in its youth but with potential for further maturing to a complete text book Riesling.[#intro]An elegant, crisp \u0026amp; expressive Riesling from the terraced vineyards of Austrian legend Willi Bründlmayer...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bründlmayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40018162843715,"sku":"A23BRUNDLMAYERRIESLINGT","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/RieslingTerrassenBottle.jpg?v=1655996739"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/KamptalCollectionImage.jpg?v=1544812448","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/kamptal-wine.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}