Lustig
Burgenland, Austria
Lustig, meaning fun or happy in German, is an excellent value Grüner Veltliner made by Josef and Pia Wurzinger at their winery in Tadten Seewinkel in Burgenland, near the Hungarian border. The Wurzinger estate is located just east of the famous Neusiedlersee lake and the climate is Pannonian, with cold winters and hot summers moderated by the steady breezes from the lake.
Lustig Grüner Veltliner 1L is made from a selection of vineyards that feature sand, clay, and gravel with rocky chalk outcroppings. The vineyards are all planted with green cover crops, there are no herbicides used, and the wines are certified organic!
Our Selections
Lustig Grüner Veltliner 2022
A Field Blend Selections stalwart, Lustig is a delightful liter of Grüner Veltliner ready for any occasion. It’s only 12% alcohol with brisk acidity and notes of herbs, minerals, citrus, stone fruits.
The grapes are macerated for six hours then fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel for ten days. The wine is aged on fine lees for an additional ten weeks before bottling, adding a depth of flavor and texture not usually found in a typical liter bottle! Lustig Grüner Veltliner is even certified organic!
Lustig Orange Grüner Veltliner 2022
New! A terrific value skin contact wine made from organically grown Grüner Veltliner planted on soils of gravel, clay and chalk from our friends at Weingut Diem. This bottling spent three weeks on the skins in order to gently extract color and aroma. Just before bottling, some additional Grüner (white wine) was added for a more fruit forward profile.
The wine features a bright orange color with a slightly cloudy appearance. The nose is spicy and forward, with a distinct grapefruit skin aroma, along with notes of peach and apricot. The palate is soft with a bit of tannin from the skins and a nice, animated, fresh finish. The liter bottles make a great value. Spontaneous fermentation, no filtration, and vegan friendly. Certified organic and 12.5% alcohol.