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Velich ‘Darscho’ Chardonnay 2020
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Velich ‘Darscho’ Chardonnay 2020 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
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Velich ‘Darscho’ Chardonnay 2020
The first of two truly unique & complelling Chardonnays from Heinz. From 20-40 year old vines, the fruit comes from various vineyards around the Seewinkel. ‘Darsho’ is effectively the ‘village’ wine and is named after one of the 40 salt lakes found on Lake Neuisedl.
Heinz’s Chardonnays do not follow fashion, rather they walk to the beat of their own drum. They are calm and confident wines, and much like all the wines from the estate, they have distinct salty spiciness.
Similar to the famous ‘Tiglat’, the Darscho’ Chardonnay is spontenously fermented in old oak and spends almost 2 years on full lees in order to build structure and shape.
There is no battonage thus the wine remains tightly coiled and fresh. Again, there is an inner power here but thanks to Heinz’s ability to balance richness with freshness, the wine is dynamic, energetic & invigorating and is geniuenly world class example of ‘modern’ chardonnay. – Velich
Smoky and dusty nose with a wide spectrum of candied citrus fruit aromas. Rich and concentrated with impressive textural complexity. Serious chalky minerality underlines all this beautifully. Still a bit closed. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024. 94 points. Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com Oct 2023
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Burgenland |
| Brand | Velich |
| Vintage | 2020 |
About Austrian Wine
Austria is a country with over 4000 years of wine making history, however, it unfortunately doesn't seem to enjoy the status and popularity that the high quality of it's wines deserve. Decades later, the country is still feeling the effects of a scandal in 1985 that destroyed its credibility at the time.
Grüner Veltliner is the most important wine made in Austria, distinguished by its lightly fruity, noticeable spice and characteristic white pepper notes. This variety comprises roughly a third of all plantings. In terms of volume, Riesling plays a much smaller role than in Germany, but is responsible for some of the most appreciated dry white wines made in the country.
In red varietals, Austrian native varieties are dominant and include the tart and peppery Zweigelt, spicy and dense Blaufränkisch and juicy Saint Laurent.
