Niki Moser recently added a new, similarly exciting wine to his impressive "minimal wines", which follows exactly the same production criteria. In a few words, this means: biodynamic cultivation of the vineyard, spontaneous fermentation in the cellar, natural clarification, no filtering and no use of sulphur dioxide at any time.
Like the white Minimal, the Fundamental is also made from Grüner Veltliner. The two main differences between the two are the location and the ageing process. While the grapes for the Minimal come from the Schnabel vineyard, the vines for the Fundamental are rooted in the Wolfsgraben - geologically similar, but differently exposed, partly surrounded by forest and cooler.
In contrast to the Minimal (wood, 18 months), the Fundamental is matured for a year in stainless steel tanks.
Style & flavours
Full-bodied, elegant, clear and balanced. Compact and dense, bright and inviting. No trace of the often overwhelming dark Veltliner flavour, instead cool, inviting fruit and a fine but noticeably stony note. The acidity exerts pressure and provides traction on the palate. Finishes soft and yellow-fruity.
Data sheet
Grape variety: Grüner Veltliner
Vineyard: Wolfsgraben
Harvest: by hand
Fermentation: spontaneous | wild yeasts
Maturation: in stainless steel tanks
Filtration: no
SO₂: unsulphurised
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Drinking temperature: 8-10°C
Perfect drinking maturity: from now - 2028
Content and price per litre: 0.75 l/(€23.62/l)
Maxime: All winegrowers listed with Vinonudo work with compost, organic fertiliser and natural preparations in their vineyards and refrain from using herbicides, pesticides and artificial fertilisers.
