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Wine Region: Kremstal Province: Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) The Forstreiter family has been making wine since 1868, but it has been the current owner and winemaker, Meinhard Forstreiter, who has brought the vineyard to a new level of quality and reputation. The vineyard is situated in Krems-Hollenburg in the Kremstal, along the right bank of the Danube River, across from the Wachau. There has been wine production in and around Hollenburg since the Roman Empire. Vineyard/Vinification method: SUSTAINABLE Hectares/Acres: 34 /84 Varietals: White (75%, incl dessert wine) Grüner Veltliner, Riesling Red (25%): Zweigelt, St. Laurent, Cabernet Sauvignon Single vineyards: Kogl, Schiefer (oldest vineyard of Hollenburg, dating back to 1364) and Tabor (150+ year old vines)
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www.forstreiter.com
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wine_spectator2011
Wine_Entusiast2011
FoodWineguide2011
Winemaker_Top100
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Krems/Hollenburg
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