Loimer Kamptal Grüner Veltliner 2024
On the nose, aromas of orange zest and dried pineapple mingle with hints of white pepper and eucalyptus. The palate displays pronounced flavours of grapefruit, fresh pineapple, gingerbread and lime jelly. A vibrant acidity and elegant minerality carry through on the long finish.
Situated 200 to 400 metres above sea level, the climate of the Kamp Valley is characterised by cool nights and warm days, with a long, sunny autumn. The high summer temperatures are mitigated by the River Danube and the Waldviertel (forested area). The long growing season and the difference in temperature between night and day gives the grapes a chance to reach full ripeness and develop fine perfumes and flavours. The grapes for this wine are grown in old, fine vineyards around Lengenlois and nearby areas. Soils are a mix of loess and weathered gneiss, which give a freshness and bright fruit character to the wines. The vines are planted at a density of 2,500–5,000 per hectare and range from 5 to 50 years of age.
Selective hand-harvesting was conducted in early to mid-September, with grapes carefully transported in 20-kilogram crates to preserve fruit integrity. The grapes underwent whole-cluster pressing with no maceration period. Fermentation proceeded spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, allowing natural development of the wine's character. The wine aged in stainless steel on full lees until December, followed by continued ageing on fine lees until bottling.
| RRP | £21.99 |
| Bottle size | 75cl |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12.5% |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Lower Austria |
| Subregion | Kamptal |
| Grapes | Grüner Veltliner 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 1.7 |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Closure | Screwcap |
The Loimer estate vineyards are planted around Langenlois, in the cool, yet sunny Kamptal region northwest of Vienna. Divided into 100 parcels, comprising seven soil types, Loimer’s 85 hectares of vineyards provide a range of complexities to their wines. Meanwhile, their high elevation and south/south-east facing aspects encourage the development of aromatic compounds in the grapes. The estate's conversion to biodynamic viticulture began in 2006, resulting in official Respekt certification for their wines.
Realising early on that he would follow in his father’s winemaking footsteps, Fred Loimer attended Austria’s renowned Klosterneuburg University before honing his craft in Nahe, Germany and the Napa Valley. Fred took over the winery from his father in 1997, purchasing and renovating a 19th-century vaulted brick cellar in 1998. Unlike many Austrian producers, who prize a sweeter style, Fred obtains full ripeness in the vineyard before fermenting fully dry. As a result, all the Loimer wines display Fred’s trademark citrus zest and balance on the palate.
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