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The vineyards: Since 1969, the estate of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta has been managed by the Lenz Moser winery. The vineyards comprise a total of twelve individual sites, bearing names such as Antlasberg, Blickenberg, Hochlüssen, Hofbreite, Hundschupfen, Janning, Rosenpoint, Rumpling, Schafflerhof, Vösenau, Zeiselberg, and Zuckerschlee. All vineyards are trained according to the Lenz Moser high-trellis system. The estate currently covers 50 hectares, with the oldest vineyard planted in 1970. Originally focused on Grüner Veltliner, red grape varieties were gradually added. These included Zweigelt and Merlot in 1973, and in 1982, the first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in Lower Austria.","products":[{"product_id":"mailberger-gruner-veltliner-trocken-1l","title":"Mailberger Grüner Veltliner dry 1.0L","description":"Lower Austria is Austria\u0026#39;s largest wine-growing region, situated on the border with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The typical grape variety of this region is Grüner Veltliner. The market town of Mailberg is a well-known wine-growing village, nestled in a valley basin and surrounded by vineyards. Excellent wines, especially Grüner Veltliner, mature here with a very individual character. The annual cellar lane festival in June offers an opportunity to discover these fine wines. A spicy and fresh nose, slightly peppery, lively and pleasing, fruity body, and a pleasantly fresh finish.","brand":"Schloßweingut Malteser Ritterorden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52694846144848,"sku":"V05925","price":7.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_mailberger_gr_c_bcner_veltliner_trocken__cl_1.webp?v=1771237648"},{"product_id":"malteser-ritterorden-gruner-veltliner-dac-trocken","title":"Malteser Knights Order Grüner Veltliner DAC dry","description":"Lower Austria is Austria\u0026#39;s largest wine-growing region, situated on the border with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The typical grape variety of this region is Grüner Veltliner. The market town of Mailberg is a well-known wine-growing village, nestled in a valley basin and surrounded by vineyards. Excellent wines, especially Grüner Veltliner, mature here with a very individual character. The annual cellar lane festival in June offers an opportunity to discover these fine wines. The classic Weinviertel Veltliner: fresh and fruity, peppery and spicy. Delicate yellow-green color. Subtle notes of fine pear and a peppery, elegant spice are noticeable. Elegant and harmonious on the palate. World Wine Championships 2017: 90 points, AWC Vienna: Gold Medal","brand":"Schloßweingut Malteser Ritterorden","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52695092560208,"sku":"V05920","price":8.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093142921552,"sku":"V05920-2024","price":8.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/malteser-ritterorden-gruner-veltliner-dac-trocken-2x.webp?v=1783530316"},{"product_id":"malteser-riede-hundschupfen-gruner-veltliner-trocken","title":"Malteser Riede Hundschupfen Grüner Veltliner dry","description":"Lower Austria is Austria\u0026#39;s largest wine-growing region, situated on the border with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The typical grape variety of this region is Grüner Veltliner. The market town of Mailberg is a well-known wine-growing village, nestled in a valley basin and surrounded by its vineyards. Excellent wines, especially Grüner Veltliner, ripen here with a very individual character. The annual cellar lane festival in June offers an opportunity to discover these fine wines. Yellow-green in color, with a pronounced Veltliner peppery bouquet, underpinned by delicate stone fruit notes. Very elegant on the palate, peppery and spicy. Powerful and harmonious, with a long finish, very drinkable. 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The historical connection to the Order of Knights shapes not only the name but also the philosophy: artisanal winemaking with a focus on balance and drinking pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the Chardonnay displays aromas of red apple and ripe pineapple, complemented by a delicate hint of red berries. On the palate, it is creamy and smooth, with prominent yet well-integrated fruit and a finely balanced acidity. The finish is powerful and pleasantly long – awarded 90 points at \u003ci\u003eÀ la Carte\u003c\/i\u003e 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature 10–12 °C. 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Here, Zweigelt – the country\u0026#39;s most widely planted red wine grape – demonstrates what this variety can achieve in the right environment: fruitiness without heaviness, structure without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines with a deep ruby ​​garnet color. The nose is dominated \u003cstrong\u003eby blueberry and ripe black cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e , underpinned by a hint of red berries. On the palate, it is juicy and full-bodied, with softly integrated tannins – resulting in an elegant texture without any harsh edges. 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