Winery Vinařství ŠílováVeltlínské Zelené
White wine
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Details and technical informations about Winery Vinařství Šílová's Veltlínské Zelené.
Discover the grape variety: Lignan blanc
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and undemonstrative aromas of citrus and white flowers. A discreet rustic profile. Almost absent from commercial cultivation, preserved in INRAE variety collections, it testifies to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the French vineyard. A rare French white heritage grape.
Informations about the Winery Vinařství Šílová
The Winery Vinařství Šílová is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Mikulovska to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mikulovska
Wine sub-region of South Moravia (Czech Republic) around Mikulov, 4,750 ha dominated by whites. Signature Veltlínské zelené (Grüner Veltliner), introduced by the Romans: lively, precise whites with signature notes of green apple, citrus, white pepper, fresh herbs and a limestone mineral touch, a taut palate - the quintessential Czech aperitif. Also fresh Welschriesling (lemon, flowers), aromatic Müller-Thurgau, chiselled Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc. Loess and limestone soils.
The wine region of Morava
Predominantly white region, lively and mineral: crisp, peppery Grüner Veltliner, taut Riesling with citrus, supple, floral Müller-Thurgau, aromatic Pálava, the local signature (muscat, white flowers). More discreet reds: spicy Frankovka (Blaufränkisch) with black fruits, fine, silky Saint Laurent. Temperate continental climate, 4 sub-regions: Mikulov, Velké Pavlovice, Znojmo, Slovácko. ~96% of the Czech vineyard, 73 grapes grown.
The word of the wine: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
