Nikolaihof Gruner Veltliner Zwickl BIODYNAMIC 2023 750ml

Nikolaihof Gruner Veltliner Zwickl BIODYNAMIC 2023 750ml

Nikolaihof is the oldest winery in Austria, with nearly 2,000 years of history and one of the first estates in the world to adopt biodynamic farming. Owned by the Saahs family since 1894 and Demeter-certified, the estate's vineyards in the Wachau are farmed without herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic sprays — guided instead by biodynamic preparations and a deep respect for the land.

The Zwickl is Nikolaihof's signature unfiltered Grüner Veltliner — a Hefeabzug-style wine bottled with its lees. Pour carefully for a bright, clear glass, or shake the bottle for a cloudy, textural pour full of yeasty depth. Two wines in one bottle.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of grapefruit, green apple, chopped herbs, and a lightly smoky, flinty minerality. The palate is wonderfully snappy and saline, with vigorous apple fruit, full-on yeast texture, and a long, refreshing finish. Classic Wachau Grüner with biodynamic soul.

Critical Acclaim - Vintage 2023

• James Suckling: 91 — "Lightly salty, savory white... delightful on the palate. Unfiltered and unfined."
• Vinous: 91 — "Wonderful snappiness and fill. What a wine!"

Domaine

• Producer: Nikolaihof, Mautern, Wachau, Austria
• Appellation: Wachau DAC
• Grape: 100% Grüner Veltliner
• Vintage: 2023
• Farming: Demeter Certified Biodynamic
• Aging: Stainless steel, long slow fermentation with natural yeasts
• Style: Unfiltered, unfined — screw cap