2022 Loimer "Lois" Gruner Veltliner, Niederösterreich, AustriaABOUT THIS WINE Lois is Fred Loimers entry level Grner Veltliner, designed to express the pure, unadulterated character of Austrias signature grape. Sourced from certified organic vineyards in and around Langenlois in the Kamptal region, the grapes benefit from cool nights and warm days that help preserve acidity and aromatic intensity. The soils are a mix of loess, clay, and primary rock, contributing both freshness and structure. Harvested by hand,

fermentation occurs in controlled stainless steel tanks

Medium-bodied

It was a capricious climate that went from dry periods to intense rainfall - in August

destemmed and crushed

the curve of the shoulders is very generous

A short maceration of 6–8 hours gives the wine its elegant hue and floral-driven aromatics

the wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels (15–20% new)

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou owes its name to its "beautiful pebbles" ("beaux Cailloux"

Ribolla Gialla and Chardonnay

emphasizing respect for the land and the environment

then rested in old French oak barrels

Tended in schist rocky soil at 300-400 m (984 -1