WINES AVAILABLE IN UK STOCK:

• Gruner Veltliner, Cremisia
• Pinot Blanc, Weinzierlberg
• Reisling, Grillenparz
• K1 Cuvée reserve (Gruner Veltliner / Chardonnay)

www.krems.gv.at/weingut

Wine production in Kremstal, the area around the city of Krems, can be traced back to the 5th Century when Roman legionnaires are recorded as planting vines along the banks of the Danube. More recently the area has begun to be recognised for the fantastic purity and quality of the white wines produced here.

The Weingut Stadt Krems is an ancient estate owned by the town of Krems with over 32 hectares of vineyards. Its land has come from two main sources. In 1210 the Babenberger Duke Leopold VI founded a Citizen's Hospital in Krems and bequeathed it a large amount of vineyards. In 1452 more land was bequeathed to the estate by the Imperial Burgrave Ulrich von Dachsberg. Until 1744 the wines were made in the gothic vaults of the town hall but for the past couple of centuries have been produced in a more modern, convenient facility!

The emphasis at Stadt Krems is firmly on quality in the vineyards and in the winery. Environmentally aware techniques are used to control pests. Crop thinning and severe pruning are practiced to reduce yields. Vinification is carried out in stainless steel, temperature controlled tanks to maintain freshness and clarity in the wines.

While many of the wines are from single grape varieties from single vineyards, K1 is a fascinating experiment where Gruner Veltliner has been blended with Chardonnay, a proportion of which was barrel fermented. The result is a subtly spicy, complex and delicious wine.

The credo of Stadt Krems is "technology-as much as necessary; nature-as much as possible." Elegant, intense and long, the wines of Stadt Krems are beautifully made examples of the best of modern Austrian wine.

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		GRUNER VELTLINER QbA, Stadt Krems AUSTRIA Austria's most widely planted grape variety produces wine that is best enjoyed fairly young. Keen acidity and fresh grapey fruit make this an attractive, refreshing wine. Ideal with lighter meats & fish.
		PINOT BLANC QbA, Stadt Krems Known as Weissburgunder throughout Austria where it produces some of the country's finest whites. This wine displays fresh, crisp appley fruit but with some concentration and complexity. Ideal with white meats.
		RIESLING GRILLENPARZ, Stadt Krems The Kremstal region produces some of Europe's finest dry Rieslings - many with an intensity and concentration that makes the eyes water! Crisp, appley freshness combines with floral notes and a little citrus. Well balanced, concentrated and with a notably long, persistent finish.
		K1 CUVEE RESERVE, Gruner Veltliner & Chardonnay, Stadt Krems An innovative blend of Gruner Veltliner and Chardonnay is barrel fermented and oak-aged to give a remarkable balance of ripe, toasty Chardonnay and crisp appley Gruner Veltliner. A stunning example that pushes forward the boundaries for Austrian.

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