Kemetner 'Grafenegg' Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria 2022

Kemetner is a small, quality-focused estate in the Kamptal, crafting precise, terroir-driven wines that highlight the region’s cool-climate elegance. With an emphasis on sustainable vineyard work and restrained cellar practices, the winery produces Grüner Veltliner that balance freshness, texture, and mineral clarity. The ‘Grafenegg’ cuvée reflects Kamptal’s classic profile—vibrant, savory, and highly versatile at the table. This wine is vegan!

• WINEMAKER: Simon Kemetner

• FARMING: Practicing Organic

• VARIETY: 100% Grüner Veltliner

• TERROIR: Vineyards in the Kamptal influenced by the Danube’s cooling effects, with a mix of loess and primary rock soils that support aromatic lift, spice, and mineral tension.

• VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and varietal purity.

• AGING: Aged in tank prior to bottling to maintain a clean, vibrant profile.

• TASTING NOTES: Crisp green apple, pear, and citrus peel lead, followed by Grüner’s signature white pepper and herbal notes. Lively acidity and a subtle mineral edge carry through to a refreshing, dry finish.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Classic with Wiener schnitzel, roast chicken, asparagus dishes, freshwater fish, or vegetable-driven cuisine.