Nick Dobson Wines Vienna

Vienna Viticulture in Vienna is as old as Vienna itself - the Celtic settlement of Vedunia, and later the Roman garrison of Vindobona both cultivated grapes. The earliest named vineyards were documented in 1132, and by the late middle ages, all city districts had their own vineyards. Viennese Heurigen culture, which so dominates Viennese wine to this day, was made possible by Emporor Josef II, who in 1784 passed a law allowing wine growers to sell their wine alongside home-made food. Today, Vienna is the only European capital city to have important vineyards within its city limits. A wide range of wines is grown here, ranging from the simple, designed to be drunk in quantity at the Heurige, or wine bars, through to top quality wines. Red and white wines are made, but Grüner Veltliner dominates. We offer wines from the highly respected grower Rainer Christ, whose main vineyards lie on the gently sloping south-facing Bisamberg Hill, on the north-eastern boundary of Vienna. The Bisamberg is apparently the most easterly “Alp” so Christ’s wines are technically alpine wines. The Christs have been winemakers for 400 years, and today the property is a remarkable blend of old and new, with modern cellars and cutting-edge architecture.

Grüner Veltliner 2007 Bisamberg Weingut Christ Vienna
Ref: 4392000

££

A typical Viennese Heurige wine, with a very attractive nose - light and spicy with a hint of apple. Light and fresh on the palate, with lots of fruit.

Price: £10.30 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Grüner Veltliner 2007 Bisamberg Weingut Christ Vienna

Grüner Veltliner 2007 Bruch Weingut Christ Vienna
Ref: 4392001

££

A rich nose, with a crisp clean attack, followed by nice fruit and good body on the palate. Quite a rich wine. Very good length, with a nice spicy finish.

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Price: £11.35 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Grüner Veltliner 2007 Bruch Weingut Christ Vienna

Weissburgunder 2007 Vollmondwein Weingut Christ Vienna
Ref: 4392004

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TN in preparation.

Price: £15.45 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Weissburgunder 2007 Vollmondwein Weingut Christ Vienna

Blauer Zweigelt 2006 Bisamberg Weingut Christ Vienna
Ref: 4392002

££

A soft cherry nose with a hint of sweetness, some chocolate notes. Soft and juicy on the palate, very fruity with more cherries. Nice soft tannins; good length.

Price: £13.50 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Blauer Zweigelt 2006 Bisamberg Weingut Christ Vienna

Cuvée XXI (Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon) Weingut Christ Vienna
Ref: 4392003

££

Vienna's answer to Bordeaux - a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend. A big wine, powerful and full-bodied.

Price: £28.95 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Cuvée XXI (Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon) Weingut Christ Vienna

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