Carpe Diem Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2013

Visual impression: Strong yellow.

Bouquet: Deep and intense spice.

Taste: On the palate, this wine displays full body and depth with ripe stone fruit aromas, unfolding in a complex array. It has an elegant bite and juiciness with delicate mineral notes on the finish—a Veltliner with long-lasting liveliness.

Food pairing: Perfect with hearty and spicy dishes.

Surrounded by picturesque mountains, the market town of Mailberg nestles in a natural basin. The slopes around Mailberg are planted with vineyards, including Mailberg's most important and best-known site, the Ried Hundschupfen. On this sandy, loess-covered south-facing slope, the grapes can ripen slowly well into autumn thanks to the long hours of sunshine. In addition, the special microclimate created by the wind-protected basin location gives the wines a very individual character—especially the flagship Grüner Veltliner grape variety.